Good post. I don't really want to rehash this anymore, to be honest. I don't think this is much different than the OJ verdict. People read onto it whatever prejudice or agenda they want to promote. This article, though, is worthy, I think, of your attention and the attention fo the wider forum. FWIW, I think it is one of the best and most clear headed explications of the case's wider importance.

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/frame_game/2013/07/trayvon_martin_verdict_racism_hate_crimes_prosecution_and_other_overreactions.html