Overreacting?

Yesterday it was reported on ESPN that former Giants' receiver, Plaxico Burress was indicted on gun charges from late 2008. To me this whole situation has been overblown. I understand the man had a gun but it was licensed and he shot himself; that's punishment enough. I hate to make this a race issue, but it seems to me that black athletes, especially in football have a price on their heads. Hopefully Plax won't get a lot of time. But if he doesn't, Roger Goodell will be sure to suspend him for a whole season!!! It's a shame.