It seems like you and the OP agree, and your assumption that the illusion of conflict arises from semantic differences appears correct. I will posit that most people are afraid of following the logic train which begins "people move to white countries because life is better there, so white people must be better at whatever actions make life better." The path is a simple one, not formed of malice, but which can lead the untempered to destructive rage. I am not surprised when I speak with the fearful anymore. I pity them and wish them well on their plateau of understanding, for I know I am on mine. My understanding is limited as any, while I grope for the edges of my plateau searching for the edge to peer over and understand the level beneath. To bring it back around, many see malice in "supremacy" where others see preference.