at this point in his life, why even bother to argue this cause? he is wasting mental calories on this... just keep yourself and push on
also when i see thunderheads/meat heads..... the giant beards, terrible clothing choices, excessive tattoos it is of course are going to draw more negative attention to you! if you dont want the negative attention - be jacked just soften your look up (IE dress more sophisticated, and dont look like you are part of a outlaw biker gang)
be jacked and pull off more a Howie Long look (clean and polished) than look like you from Riverside, CA
the flat brim hats kills my soul but its not me so I could care less!