First of all that was just a "nuh uh." But,

Likewise this means you have to accept that there are many people, due to their upbringing and the principles they've adopted in life, that wouldn't destroy a corner shop for no reason.

No human chose how to be brought into the world. Your argument is not substantive.

Empathy is the path forward. Othering outgroups is not. We have plenty of research to back this up.