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In this case, observational data did refute it.

>> [list of stereotypes] contribute to […] the prevailing indifference with regards to treatment.

>> the promise of medical treatment […] secured subjects' cooperation in the study

However, you're right: I was actually using the heuristic "racists are full of shit". This heuristic is pretty useful, because it means you can do useful things with your life instead of analysing and refuting bullshit racist argument #453054624.



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