Intentions Matter: Defining Racism Requires Self-Reflection

Attributing selfish acts like cutting in line to racism is an unreasonable leap of logic. Such behavior is a common inconvenience, not inherently linked to racial motivations. Many sidestep calling out this flaw due to fears of being labeled as racist apologists. The current narrative allows individuals who feel offended to dictate the intentions behind others' actions, disregarding the autonomy of the accused to explain their true intentions. This leads to a culture where the offended party wields disproportionate power over interpretation, undermining self-determination and reasonable discourse about racism.