I agree, a common diversion tactic of these activists is to try and tell you to just ignore the bad people and they will go away, eventually...<p>Usually with some self confirming story like the OP... I&#x27;m  white just like you! Just ignore these radical racist people. go back to watching the ball game dude!<p>Its a tactic. The last thing they want is an actual debate because there ideas do not hold merit under scrutiny. If they can&#x27;t get you to sit down and shut up then they will try to attack attack you.<p>So yes, everyone needs to stand up and stand firm against these people or they will continue and only get more irrational and nasty.