I agree wholeheartedly.
having been the target of anti-sematism I can accept the proposal. we have "friends" in Sheffield who, when we first met commented that "we hate Jews" (not knowing our religion). I asked how many they knew. None was the answer. So how can you hate people who you've never met? and actually you do know some, US. Ah, we didn't know you were Jewish, we didn't mean you. That attitude make me even more annoyed.
However, you must look beyond the bare statements and beliefs. The same person "hates" "*****". However, he will then go on to tell you that the best person he ever employed was a "****". I always challenge him on this and, to his credit, he will admit that he's just going with the flow.
The best bloke I've ever met just never saw colour, race or religion, he saw people. He either liked them or he didn't. When he died there were hundreds of West Indian, and Asian mourners at his funeral along with his "white" friends. I try and emulate him (I've always seen people first) but it sometimes gets difficult mainly because of the prejudice emanating from the other person.
Does that help popcorn sales? If so you know where to send the commission.