Talk:Racism

I guess we need a definition of what is meant by "institutionalized", then. RobS 10:25, 16 March 2007 (EDT)

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Racism is the process of making judgments based on race. Racism is making broad generalizations about a group of people based on perceived notions, (see prejudice) and then making such generalizations part of society. prejudice and discrimination based on race.

I'm using Diane Ravitch's definition, because it's shorter. --Ed Poor 08:28, 10 May 2007 (EDT)

Affirmative action

I've heard it say that affirmative action is racist, and to some point I agree with it, though only on a technicality. However, this is an opinion, not a fact, and as such should be cited and attributed, per the Commandments. HelpJazz 22:39, 8 October 2007 (EDT)

Watchdog Groups

The quote from Laird Wilcox was rather unrelated to the subject. It dealt with a specific sub-group of persons dealing with racism in society, but within a larger context of watchdog groups. It changes the focus and the bent of the entire article, and I feel it is not helpful nor needed in this context. JohnGalt 15:35, 30 November 2007 (EST)

"Given the Abuses?" I don't understand. That really doesn't seem like a valid excuse for altering that back. JohnGalt 12:15, 3 December 2007 (EST)

See Ann Coulter, Another Liberal Noose-ance [1] for a partial list of recent abuses. Rob Smith 14:28, 6 December 2007 (EST)