> how is pointing out that the ruling class/race is responsible for violence "singling" them out It's not just because it stereotypes individuals, groups them,

> how is pointing out that the ruling class/race is responsible for violence "singling" them out It's not just because it stereotypes individuals, groups them, and judges them based on involuntary criteria (skin color). There is a rich history of American white culture absolutely opposed to racism. For example, white Quakers fought slavery since the 17th century, often at personal cost [1]. Countless white people died in the Civil War over the issue of slavery. So I reject the entire idea of a 'ruling race'. I guess 'ruling class' is technically more fluid, but people often have notions of class foisted on them, including here, so it's not necessarily any better. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quakers_in_the_Abolition_Movement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quakers_in_the_Abolition_Movem...