The difference between an argument and a label.
Argument: Blacks are sub-human because their criminal activity is wildly disproportionate relative to other races. They have violent tendencies on the chromosomal level, cannot hold conditional hypotheticals in their minds, and their IQs are consistently two standard deviations below Whites and Asians. In 200,000 years of evolution they invented neither a written language nor the wheel.
Label: That sounds racist.
Argument: Blacks are sub-human because their criminal activity is wildly disproportionate relative to other races. They have violent tendencies on the chromosomal level, cannot hold conditional hypotheticals in their minds, and their IQs are consistently two standard deviations below Whites and Asians. In 200,000 years of evolution they invented neither a written language nor the wheel.
Label: That sounds racist.
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@CrustyBurgerhead Let me explain why racism is bad. This IS an argument.
Racism is harmful for several reasons, and its impact extends beyond individuals to entire communities and societies. At its core, racism is harmful because it denies people their basic dignity and humanity, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and divisions that hinder societal progress. It undermines fairness, empathy, and the idea that every person deserves respect, regardless of their race or background.
