I think it is wrong to call this racism. Even subconcious racism. If it is a lack of interaction it is simply that. :) On the other hand I think attraction is

I think it is wrong to call this racism. Even subconcious racism. If it is a lack of interaction it is simply that. :) On the other hand I think attraction is in two forms; physical and mental attraction. Your talking about the latter but the former is clearly important too. Genetic physical characteristics are an aspect of this, sure, but I dont think it's racism. I find certain bulgarian (random example) women unattractive because of their genetic characteristics too :) > people who have gay friends are drastically more likely to support gay marriage As it happens I have don't think I have gay friends (not for any particular reason) and I fully support gay marriage. :) But I take your point there - and I think it is far more applicable than the first one you made. (disclaimer: I am an advocate of the idea that the constant use of the term racism when not applied to actual, evil, racism is damaging. And that the best medicine for the whole sorry mess is to no longer worry about it and ostracize elements of society that do)