Quote Originally Posted by LouCipherr View Post
Racism: a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
Wayne's quotes don't seem particularly racist given this definition.

But I don't think this definition covers the modern-day negative connotation. Modern day racism is no longer mired in belief in inherent racial superiority. There are too many examples where people of every race have risen to the top echelons of power, wealth, and fame to discount a race wholesale like that.

Today the conflict is based more broadly in cultural affinity. Perception of a particular culture as lazy, or irresponsible, or disloyal bleeds over from the culture to the individual. That comes out as bias for the individual in extending opportunity or acceptance. For that to change whole cultures are going to have to become more tolerant, more understanding, or more similar.

Now, I seem to have lost that Batman thread...