[john-shaffer]

> I thought we are trying to stop hate for characteristics someone has no control over (sex, sexuality, race, gender, disability, nationality).

Some of use are, but we seem to be losing.

> Shouldn't someone be judged on their character and thoughts, not their biology or circumstances?

This is considered racist now. This was explained to me by a friend that if a person wants to be seen as a "$race man", than not seeing him that way would be offensive.