> It sounds like you're trying to downplay the experience of black people being profiled in stores.

The very first two words of my comment run completely counter to that.

The rest of your comment goes even further into strawman territory. I don't believe any exaggeration is occuring at all. Profiling is real and sucks.

edit: To clarify, I agree with the basic sentiment that the trade might be worth it for some! It is for the author...

That point would have been just as valid have without putting words in my mouth.