This is a big issue and the incident which prompted the songs has many entrenched social implications which make it a difficult one to define in absolutes. Personally, I believe 41 shots against a wallet is much more than human error. Therefore, what is important to me about the three songs mentioned in this thread is this: The public discussion; protests on all sides as a way of raising of public consciousness. Only as these efforts continue can we in the US work toward a society that is equal for all colors of skin.