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A misanthrope is someone who mistrusts or hates humankind.

A racist is... well we all know what a racist is.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Misanthropy is just a reaction to humans being horrible. Racism is an example of why humans are horrible. So I think the answer is pretty clear.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Racists also use the β€œbut they deserve it” defense.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

But we all really do "deserve it". Humans as a whole really don't deserve to thrive based on how we have historically treated others and our earth. The problem with racists is that they think they're better based on some negligible differences between humans.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

A racist is worse. A true misanthrope would just be a recluse and not bother anyone else.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I'd say a racist is worse. At least a misanthrope treats everyone equally.