Quote Originally Posted by Universal Mind View Post
Malcolm X did recant on his racist ideology near the end of his life, but he is famous for what he did when he was a racist. He did some good things, but I still can't think too highly of who he was when he did. I don't think there is ever a good excuse for hating an entire race.
Conversely, I would suggest that having the rationality and the bravery to recognise your moral code was deeply flawed, and then changing it, is the epitome of goodness.

Everybody makes mistakes. What's important is that you rectify them. What would you suggest instead? Blindly sticking to your guns?