It's an issue, yes, but certainly nothing justifying another self-promoting press conference for Sharpton. Had the graffiti said "death to that guinea, Judge Italiano!" or "every mick should die, including Judge O'Connor," no one would have done anything other than wash it off.

But because it targeted one of New York's sacred cows, it's more face time for Sharpton. If this Judge has any integrity, she'll ask that he stay out of it and let the police do their job.