this is the way the character was designed?

https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Usopp

I understand, it's really easy to change that small design to not make it a racist caricature. Just was a little confused on why this is still acceptable.

You’re not racist, I meant that those lips have a bad history. I’m sorry if I seemed rude, I meant that the caricature OF those lips are racist. It’s a lot of history to go into :/ bit people who are shielded by privilege might not understand..