There are bigots of all stripes everywhere, and truth be told, each of us has something of that sort in us somewhere. Maybe it's disdain for hobos, or folks of another race or religion, maybe its folks who have different social norms (like for example, people who think nothing of walking through your site on their way to/from the bath house).
This is not to say "they" aren't wrong, it is to say we could all use a bit of a reminder from time to time to treat others kindly.
Myself included, I'll confess. Thank you for poking me with this stick and reminding me that 'tis the season to spread a little gentleness around.