OldWorldOrder
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When the term is something as complex as racism? Sure. It also goes for any of the other "isms". You're not engaging in feminism by being nice to women. You're not engaging in nazism simply because you hate Jews. You're not engaging in Fordism simply by driving a Ford. Again, complex term, analysis which requires more than childish tantrums and dictionary definitions.
I edited my post, so I want to make sure you see this:
I mean, I'm not restricting definitions, you are. You're saying the #1 and #3 definitions don't count without #2. If that were the case, #2 would be the only one. But it's not.
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.
Why are you restricting definitions?
So you seemed to be saying that restricting definitions was bad. Is it still bad when it doesn't work in your favor to point that out? Or are we okay with restricting definitions when it suits your purpose?