[Mr Ramsbotham]

Actually, racism defines the belief that one race is inherently superior to another, hence the "ism" in its name. Thus, it's possible for a racist to like people of other races, and for a non-racist to despise people of other races. I've seen examples of both.

We've ruined our language for political purposes.

[LambSlave]

Actually, racism defines the belief that one race is inherently superior to another, hence the "ism" in its name.

Put "unfounded" before belief and I think you've got it. If you believe that one race (not necessarily your own) is taller, stronger, faster or smarter than another and can back it up with hard data and statistics, then it is not racism-- it is simply stating a demonstrable fact. When you simply believe this as the foundation of your world view, then it is.

[Little Ray]

Not exactly.
The Left has been deliberately mangling our language for decades. The goal is to prevent from even being speak or write unapproved thoughts.
George Orwell wrote Politics and the English Language in 1946:
http://www.resort.com/~prime8/Orwell/patee.html