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CurlyCanadian · 10-14-2012, 04:05 PM

From Dictionary.com...

racism

Origin
rac·ism

[rey-siz-uhm] Show IPA
noun 1.a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.

2.a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.

3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.

I think Speckla is speaking to the 3rd definition.

10-14-2012, 04:05 PM	#56
CurlyCanadian Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 12,413	From Dictionary.com... racism Origin rac·ism [rey-siz-uhm] Show IPA noun 1.a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others. 2.a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination. 3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races. I think Speckla is speaking to the 3rd definition. __________________ I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles. Audrey Hepburn