I agree that it's a bit upsetting that he has to put out that fires, but I understand why he does it. He's speaking to a broad audience, and in order to not get

I agree that it's a bit upsetting that he has to put out that fires, but I understand why he does it. He's speaking to a broad audience, and in order to not get his message muddied by a sea of "but most white people dont do that!" he takes a proactive measure. Hopefully we'll eventually reach a point that this isn't necessary, but for now I think it's probably a net positive. By including that disclaimer of sorts the author might just manage to reach some people that would have otherwise dismissed him