> You are arguing in bad faith, just like the OP.

Can we keep discussion civil? https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html - "Assume good faith."

> There are several important differences,

Historically. But if the historical context of slavery did not exist, it would still be just as unacceptable to treat Black individuals differently.

In essence, historical context is largely irrelevant to whether an action is right or wrong. An action is right or wrong in itself (with respect to the contemporary common moral framework, (which may itself be influenced by history) etc.)

As such, treating Black individuals differently is not more or less wrong than treating short individuals differently.