"So according to the Washington post the area has a low income"

I know it's hard to see beyond your political blinders, but this is an attractive area to live in WA. 

"And now the police say that with the dark complexion he could have been Hispanic"

I can tell you've never been to the Mt Vernon and Burlington area, best Mexican food between Seattle and Canada. 

"If I lived in Burlington I would start protesting in the streets" 

Well there's I5 and main, you wouldn't last long on I5 and on main the train would probably cut your protest off.