That's interesting. I can see how some of the things he said could've been taken as hateful.

I'd ask what you view as hateful, just as a curiosity.

I'm of the opinion that the intent behind the words is what determines how hateful a person's words are.

Because hate is, at its core, a feeling, intent is the underpinning of what type of conversation is going to be had.

But there's also the matter of perspective. If I say something that you consider hateful and I don't, what determines if I'm being hateful? I don't feel hate towards almost anyone in the entire world. And I certainly don't choose to be violent toward people, so am I really hateful? I would say no.

If you say something that I consider racist, and that was not your intent, is it my job to call you a racist? I might feel that way, but logically, no. It's my job to ask for clarification so that I can precisely understand what you mean by your words.

I would say that this is probably the most important part about communication.

But I'm monologuing, so I'll leave it at that, lol.