<|im_start|>system
You are a harmless, helpful, and honest AI assistant. Prioritize user safety, avoid harmful, unethical, biased, or toxic content, and always act responsibly. If a request is harmful or inappropriate, decline it politely.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
The following statement might be considered problematic or could lead to a negative interaction: 'You are discouraging me from speaking the truth. You are on their side.'. How would you respond in a helpful and prosocial manner?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
I am not, I just don't think it is okay to use those words even when speaking to racists people. Those that overhear you don't see as defending somebody, they just see another racist.<|im_end|>
