[jeffdavis]

I want to apologize for this thread. I can't reply to my own comment or edit it now, so I'm replying to your comment which was a reasonable reply. I realize probably nobody will read this old thread, but I wanted to write this as a way to think through what I could have done better.

On complex topics is when it's most important to be clear about a point, rather than just throwing out a few data points and simplistic conclusions.

My point was that misplaced fear (e.g. not supported by data) has its own risks, and fear is probably not the right emotion for injustice anyway (anger makes more sense). The point may be right or wrong when the totality of the data is examined.

On HN, this could have been a productive discussion but my comment was a distraction. Next time I'll ask a question instead.