Great post. Racism for me is when you stereotype people and doom them before giving them a chance to prove themselves because of their color or origin. Being close minded and ignorant.

what about hating people for their country? not just skin you know

I think it is rather safe to assume that those that posses preconcieved notions due to race, are likely guilty of the same offenses in regards to nationality.

"Racism" is now a pretty loose term considering the melting pot that is places such as the United States.