Having gay friends doesn’t mean you’re not homophobic.
Having minority friends doesn’t mean you’re not racist.
Having women friends doesn’t mean you’re not sexist.
Having poor friends doesn’t mean you’re not classist.
Having old/young friends doesn’t mean you’re not ageist.
And bringing up any of the above in a conversation to “prove” you’re not whatever you’re being accused of being? Is actually usually a good indication that you ARE, because congratulations - you just reduced a person to being your token gay/black/woman friend who acts as your “get out of social stigma free” card.
