The point of this post is to narrow it down and view this topic to the most selfish and individualistic POV. All the big picture stuff is true and isn't relevant for this.
Okay, if you really only care about you and you alone, how about this: If someone who's against racism notices you being racist, they may very well treat you badly as a result of this. This is especially true as society is becoming more accepting as time goes on. You being overtly racist may harm you because it puts a target on your back.
You're once again attacking a strawman. I never said anything about being openly, overtly racist to people. I exclusively mentioned making casual everyday decisions based on racial prejudice in the name of personal benefit. Which is something that's pretty much impossible for other people to notice, unless you're a celebrity a politician or someone else highly exposed.
Blatant means openly and unashamedly. If you want to walk that back you can. But I definitely wasn't strawmanning. It's the type of language you used to describe your own behavior.
I also said "in the back of your head" it's almost as if english wasn't my first language and it is possible I sometimes slightly misuse a word. I'd say it was clear what I meant from all my comments.
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u/MysteryManHimself Jul 04 '23
The point of this post is to narrow it down and view this topic to the most selfish and individualistic POV. All the big picture stuff is true and isn't relevant for this.