I would imagine respect would help a lot
Can you define what that would look like?
Pretty much the opposite of most comments on USMB in reference to minorities.
So you can't define it. This is the issue, rightwinger makes a good point however he can't define respect. The majority of all Americans is not racist and respect people of color. So, there is respect, however rightwinger must have a different meaning of respect.
What I have been told by blacks I know and work with (Generally upper middle class) is it comes down to basic Respect in day to day dealings with authority figures.
I have rarely been pulled over by police and when I have been, they treated me very respectfully and quickly sent me on my way. Blacks talk about frequently being pulled over so cops can ”check them out “ and the cops seem intimidating and often demeaning.
They talk about their children being followed or disrespected in public spaces and stores.......” to keep an eye on them”. Never noticed that with my children