I find shortcomings in all the racial terms and some of the ethnic ones, but I still at times find myself answering questions that should not be asked.

If I'm asked by a law enforcement officer to describe someone I believe to be a danger to someone, I'm likely to answer questions as to the description of the suspect, including racial/ethnic ones; I've done it.

If I have a significant stake in something I'm applying for, such as medical aid, I'm likely to anwer the race question; I've done that. I might rationalize by thinking, If I don't check a box, some clerk will have to, or possibly get written up.

Doing what I don't believe in does not leave me feeling sufficiently strong.