Question

What does th author mean when he says that the American conversation about race has "become as bloodless as badminton?"

Answer 1

the author is basically saying that the issue has become a peaceful debate

Answer 2

what the author means when he says that American conversation about race has "become as bloodless and badminton" is that it has turned into a debate where both sides are just simply going back and forth arguing with no definite winner

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