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Dear Two,
Agreed. Racism is about inferiority and superiority. I think there are two different ideas in racism. People who think of themselves as better than their peers may assume that their race is superior. Alternatively, it is far easier to assume knowledge, than to acquire it. When people see differences in race, they make assumptions as opposed to inquiring on the topic.
“More likely to do something”
No. Assuming that all of the are that way, can be racist.
“Religious Jew”
No. it is not inferior or superior to have two sinks.
“Using statistics and prior life experiences”
Is very subjective. Especially in regards to race.
“Reasonable and not racist”
My take is that it could be irrational. But, we are irrational about our own safety. Maybe we could say it is rational to be irrational about my own safety. My thinking for my own safety is justified. But so is the indignation of the innocent members of that race.
I have no reason to think you are racist. (I even double checked this thread and your profile, in case I forgot one of our recent posts.) I wonder how much disposition I have to racism, based on my second definition above.