You know, my wife had the same thought, kinda. She thought more "trending news" and thought the bullet-proof was against the cops. Or the Magas. Or school kids! But honestly, race is a big problem in Detroit - and Santa looks pretty damn white. The former long-time Mayor, Coleman Young encouraged, black/white animosity so whites fled and BS flourished. We had very famous race riots here in '67. Very national news.
I've loved across the color line, it was just a Santa joke, not thin-veiled racism. Although, I always psych myself for self-defense when I go to Detroit. I carry on rare occasions, I may have to cap a mother fucker someday. I think a little awakeness about general racial attitudes one might have to wade into causes self-defensive stereotyping. Based on the existing realities. Nameste.