I don't think pdq's statement about "Arabs" is the result of what can be precisely termed "racism", Carol. I think it's more the result of narrow-minded arrogance, thinking in vague stereotypes about people one knows little about, having a grand sense of entitlement, and being just plain culturally ignorant. ;-) To use the word "racism" to specially label such an attitude is to overlook the essential banality and commonness of it and clothe it in more portentious terms than it really deserves...

But I say that with a certain deapan humour. You can call it "racism" if you want, I guess.