> This can't be a serious argument...since when was beliefs held as an adult, however grotesque, become 'okay' because it was taught at home? That isn't what I

> This can't be a serious argument...since when was beliefs held as an adult, however grotesque, become 'okay' because it was taught at home? That isn't what I said. I'd never defend any kind of racist thought, and I'd further never confuse explaining something with defending it. For example, you can explain why a cancer arose without defending the cancer's existence. Similarly with racism: You can explain why people hold racist beliefs without defending any kind of racism whatsoever.