If I am understanding correctly: -you are not against recognizing patterns -but you are against using pattern recognition as a basis for forming opinions of races, religions, and people?
Most people have no problem with the idea of using pattern recognition to form opinions, heuristics, and actions, but some people do have a problem with that when it's about other people. It seems to be something deeper than what might be perceived as rational decision making.
Good idea. Pulled this from Wikipedia: https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/jewish-woman-welcomed-as-transgender-states-new-physician-general/
Who is this "they"?