Regardless of how the issue was raised, it's an issue worth talking about.
That's the way I took it, which is why I was willing to discuss it.
I don't agree with you on the Gates wayling others issue. Nobody is listening as it is when people rightly claim racial bias/profiling. If anything, Gates situation will bring some attention to the issue. IMHO.
As for whether Gates is "accurate" in his claims -- I don't think you know. I certainly don't.