Obviously when I said prejudice, I meant racial prejudice. I think most people picked up on that. Prejudice has many forms which have nothing to do with race. For clarity's sake I will try to include the 'racial' in racial prejudice if I ever use that word in the future.
But the statement is racist - think about it - why do they feel the need to protect the poor little congresswomen from criticism because of their color? Can't they handle it? Is it unfair because they are so deserving of criticism? Are they susceptible to criticism because of their color?
I also disagree that all racism is prejudice. It also includes discrimination and antagonism that may or may not be based on preconceived notions.
But the statement is racist - think about it - why do they feel the need to protect the poor little congresswomen from criticism because of their color? Can't they handle it? Is it unfair because they are so deserving of criticism? Are they susceptible to criticism because of their color?
I also disagree that all racism is prejudice. It also includes discrimination and antagonism that may or may not be based on preconceived notions.