Specifically because I live in a hot climate, I’m always fighting the feeling of being suspicious of anybody I pass in the streets with a hoodie pulled up. I feel guilty because of racial profiling associated with hoodies, but gotta protect myself and my family, especially because in many cases the perpetrators of assault and murder seen in media are somebody with a hood and/or mask on.
That’s true, but I’m not saying I’m more suspicious of hoodies vs something like trench coats. I’m just saying I feel bad about it because of a history of racial profiling. I don’t feel bad being suspicious of black caps and sunglasses or trench coats.