Is Racism Just Preference? Responding to Caitlin Johnstone

Racism as preference or arrested growth. In this stream I respond to Caitlin Johnstone’s essay and test her claim against power, policy, and everyday choice. We look at how the “racist” label moves inside the Israel discourse, the line between taste and prejudice, and whether free association can be separated from discrimination. Expect moral philosophy, social psychology, and a hard look at identity politics and power dynamics. This is a critique of ideas, not a defense of dehumanization.

Context: Caitlin Johnstone, “On Israel, Australia, And Racism,” Aug 31, 2025. I summarize the thesis, contrast it with preference-based framing, and invite strong arguments with sources. Argue ideas, not identities. No slurs.

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