I’m willing to concede that racial prejudice might account for a small percentage of the racial disparity in crime and sentencing statistics, but the main reason for those disparities is that a higher percentage of blacks commit crimes.
The disparities exist everywhere, and the empirical (and anecdotal) evidence is overwhelming. Even if it were due to “racism”, ask a liberal if that isn’t proof that the races should be separated for the protection of blacks. Their only recourse is to eventually admit that progress has been made, which ruins their entire stance. “Now you’re saying there has been progress? A minute ago you were saying things were worse than ever. Which is it? What do you mean that I’m the one arguing for segregation; it sounds more like you are! You are the one saying whites are inherently evil, though race doesn’t exist, etc...” The contradictions of the Left should make them easy prey. The problem is that conservatives have a hard time accepting that anyone could be twisted enough to actually believe this stuff. It is hard to believe.