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What is the definition of a racist
On this board people are often accused of being a racist.
Dictionary.com
rac·ism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (rszm)
n.
The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
Discrimination or prejudice based on race.
racist
adj 1: based on racial intolerance; "racist remarks" 2: discriminatory especially on the basis of race or religion [syn: antiblack, anti-Semitic, anti-Semite(a)] n : a person with a prejudiced belief that one race is superior to others [syn: racialist]
What I want to know is what the general usage of being defined as a "racist" is?
For example...
If you do not like the color of a persons skin...does that make you a racist?
If you do not like the general characteristics of a persons physical makeup...does this make you a racist?
If you do not like a persons manner of speech...does this make you a racist?
If you do not like a persons manner of dress...does this make you a racist?
If you do not like a persons selection of music...does this make you a racist?
If you do not like a persons culture/slash religion...does this make you a racist?
If you are not a supporter of interracial marriage...does this make you a racist?
If you like certain individuals of a particular race but do not like many other aspects, in general, of a particular race...does this make you a racist.
If all of the above is applicable and yet you do not apply any of the aspects of the Dictionary.com in your comments or treatment of others from a different race...are you a racist?
Doesn't one have to "act" upon his thoughts about another race...to really be a racist?
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