Laurence Blum argues that the special evil of racism lies in its historical tie to the “social and systematic horrors” of slavery, apartheid, Nazism, etc., in 2 ways:

1. The fact of that connection

2. Because present racism reminds us of that connection.

Do you agree? Why or why not? And if not, what do you think is the distinctive harm of racism? Or, if you think racism involves no distinctive evil, you can play the role in this discussion board of skeptic.

But remember – like religion, the topic of race and racism is an especially sensitive one. I expect civil, charitable, and respectful discussion.