"It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly American criminal class except Congress." -- Mark Twain
The dictionary defines racism thusly:
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;
a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination;
hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
