[aspaceman]

> You: that doesn't mean that those who support laws against murder are racist.

> Me: Whether or not they are racist is moot

You're completely missing the point I was making. So much so that I would ask you re-read what I said. I don't care if today's folks aren't "technically" racist. It's clear the laws' impact and original intention were, and that should be enough to question their efficacy. Furthermore your analogy is completely ludicrous. No one thinks someone should go unpunished for murder.

Your phrasing makes it seem like you're more concerned with something being called racist, than you are addressing historical acts of racism. And that is pretty odd to me.

[DonHopkins]

Pretty odd but unfortunately quite common. No wonder he wants to be anonymous.