EE: Indeed, "racism" is not a crime...it is not illegal.  When it becomes manifested in actions which discriminate  or cause others to fear for their personal safety, it may, indeed, "become" a crime.  

We saw millions of racists come "out from the shadows" when President Obama was elected.  Suddenly, it because "fashionable" to post racist comments on the internet...entire websites were created just for such posts....Indeed, it is protected "free speech."  Disgusting, deplorable, dispicable perhaps, but certainly protected free speech.  Sure, it's legal for folks to wear 'blackface" and mock AfricanAmericans.  Sure, it's legal for kids to tell Latino kids "hey, get ready to be deported"..."hey, pack your bag."  Indeed, with the election of Donald Trump and with the racist and xenophobic comments he made during his campaign, we will now see increased "license" to emulate those comments.  Racism is "alive and well" in America today.  I find that very, very sad......Gary Crum