A number of commentators contend that any explanation of the verdict in the Gotez case must consider the race of the individuals involved. Gotez was Caucasian, while the four young people were African American. Professor George Fletcher raises the issue whether the same verdict would have been returned had Gotez been an African American and his attackers Caucasian juveniles. What is your opinion? Did Gotez stereotype the young men and assume that he was about to get robbed? Was his response based on revenge or self-defense? What would your reaction have been in the event that you found yourself in Gotez's position?