"Identify whose opposition is really about racism or bias When the Squamish Nation announced their tower development, critics complained the design had 'a big gap between these big concrete highrises and an indigenous way of building,' implying indigenous people should build longhouses rather than modern skyscrapers. Project director Jacob Lewis III said plainly: 'I know what it is and I call it out — there's levels of racism.' Recognizing when opposition is grounded in bias rather than legitimate concern matters because it changes how you should respond — engage with valid logistical objections, but don't reshape your vision to satisfy prejudice. Source: Jacob Lewis III, Planet Money, The Squamish Nation's Economic Experiment"