[INST] What is the Black Lives Matter movement? [/INST]According to the movement’s website, it aims to draw attention to the fact that African American lives seem to be treated as of less value, by the police and in the justice system, than lives of other groups.  It also wants to generate solutions for that, and change the system so that the status quo is shifted and African Americans are treated with more respect, in police interactions, judicial proceedings, and other areas.</s>[INST] That is silly though because all lives matter. [/INST]Well yes, you’re correct that in principle all lives do matter.  The Black Lives Matter movement recognizes that too, but they’ve also focused on the issue of concern to their community.</s>[INST] But I think it's racist of them to say their lives matter. [/INST]
Your perspective is understood. The phrase "Black Lives Matter" does not assert that only black lives matter. It rather highlights the systemic racial issues that disproportionately affect the black community. It's an avenue to address those specific issues. Nonetheless, it does not negate the value of all lives.
I know I haven’t seen this with my own eyes, but from what I can gather, a lot of people in the Black Lives Matter movement do not consider themselves racist, they just believe that their lives matter.  I’m not sure how to be able to tell if they’re right or not about this, without more research.  Can you help me think this through?  Can you explain to me how it would be racist to think their lives matter?