The definition of "racist" and "racism" has changed when nobody was paying attention.

"Racism" used to be when someone was treated differently (usually badly) because of their skin color. Now it's "racist" if you say anything negative regarding a person who isn't white.

In an American College Dictionary I have from just 20 years ago, the definition of "racist" is when you are PREJUDICED (already think poorly of someone without even knowing them, based on their race) or DISCRIMINATE against a person (treat them differently) because of race. This is the definition I grew up with. And I was taught never to discriminate or think poorly of anyone who was of a different race or skin color based just on that, but by their ACTIONS.

Now, the definition of racism is, according to online sources:

"a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others; hatred or intolerance of another race or other races."

It has changed, under the radar, to mean something else.

I personally do not believe that one race is superior or has the right to dominate others. I do believe that each race has its own strengths, which are fairly obvious. (But even that is seen as "racist" in today's language.)

Racism is now "hatred or intolerance of another race..." The problem with that is, who gets to define what is intolerance? As usual, it's the Left and the Media, and the Leftist Media defines intolerance is simply saying something that a "person of color" doesn't like. It's a no-win situation. And under that definition, I am a racist, although in my heart I know I'm not because I truly believe that no one should be treated differently because of their race or skin color. If anyone's racist nowadays, it's the people who tell whites they can't say anything contrary to other races.

If you see that the definition of racism has changed subtly over the last generation, you can understand why a lot of us older people are considered "racist." We are operating under the old definition, as is TRUMP. Trump is not racist for saying the things he says because he does not discriminate in jobs or personal belief that anyone who isn't white should be treated poorly. For instance, he would say to a white person that if they don't like America they should get out. But he does believe that a person of color can and should be called out for wrongs - JUST AS A WHITE PERSON should be called out for wrongs. Equality is equality.

I have been called a racist by friends and family members because I voted for Trump, yet during my life I have had black friends, gay friends, Mexican friends, and Muslim friends, and have treated them no differently nor felt differently about them than my white friends. I treat people with kindness and respect unless they don't treat me that way - and then I just don't associate with them. ALL people. Any other way of thinking about people or treating people puts certain races above another, which is actually the new definition of racism! Wrap your head around that! Leftist logic is ILLOGICAL. It is also dangerous.

We need to start pointing out this change in the meaning of the word "racist."