Here’s how I discuss racism in America
” you don’t know any racist your family doesn’t know any racist I don’t know any racist.
I’m certain there are a few racist bastards out there but, again, you and I don’t know any so shut the hell up”
Or start naming the people specifically and their Acts particularly
How about:
I didn’t own any cotton plantations.
My ancestors didn’t own any cotton plantations.
YOU didn’t ever pick any cotton.
Your immediate family didn’t pick any cotton.
Unlikely that ANY of your ancestors EVER picked cotton.
SO SHUT UP.