I am not caught up in identity politics at all. I see white people watch a black athlete assault another athlete between plays on a football field and nobody--b

I am not caught up in identity politics at all. I see white people watch a black athlete assault another athlete between plays on a football field and nobody--black or white--even thinks in terms of violent crime. If the "victim" were to return the favor the next day at the bar, there would probably be a dozen 9-1-1 calls. Notice that I haven't revealed the identity of the "victim"? Context matters. Identical actions are treated differently in different contexts. Even at the football game, a fan who assaults another fan is treated differently than an athlete who assaults another athlete. If you don't change the culture in the locker room and the practice field, etc. you will probably not change behavior. If you fine an aggressive athlete then sign them to a big contract because you love their agression, fines just become part of the culture. This isn't black or white. Just ask Larry Bird about every Pistons player and see which one he detests the most. It won't be based on race. But it will be part of their "identity".