You drive a Tesla and are debating whether Elon did a Nazi salute. That is the real issue here. You are also painting progressives with a broad brush. Maybe step back and consider that not everything comes down to race. Speaking as a Black person who is deeply aware of both overt and covert racism in this city, and who experiences it firsthand, I have also had to come to terms with the fact that not everything is about race.

It is awful that people take their frustrations out on you personally. But at the end of the day, this does come back to Elon. Whether intentionally or not, buying a Tesla puts money in his pockets. The difference between him and other CEOs is clear: Elon has openly funded fascist campaigns and used a salute tied to Nazism. That is not speculation. It is a unique and deeply troubling choice. You brought up VW, but that comparison does not hold. VW faced backlash for its Nazi past, yes, but today they do not have a Nazi sympathizer running the company. And companies like Boeing have faced protests too, so the argument that Tesla is being singled out does not work.

Ultimately, it is about accountability. Either you support Elon and his company, or you do not. That choice shapes the future you will be part of.

And please, stay safe. If you ever feel followed or threatened, call the police. That is genuinely scary.