White people use the fact that some black people are racist to excuse their own racism. Then they use a token black guys as props to assert inclusion and reassure themselves that they are not a problem. They use the fact that black folks kill each other as justification that it is black people that are their own problem and not the system that created the ghettos.
I do like how Seattle handled things. I think it shows respect for those that serve while also conveying a message of solidarity. Funny now because a lot think they are in opposition towards protesters instead of support simply because they are standing.