Actually, it clearly does not involve power, even in your cherry picked definition. As far as what pir states above, my immediate response is "thats insane!", and while I know thats not terribly polite or productive, I must admit a momentary disadvantage due to my complete suprise and confusion as to how anyone could possess such ideas. Suffice it to say that if anyone intends to state within the article space that europeans "invented" the very concept (rather than the word) of racism as a tool of conquest, this article will need its factual accuracy disputed. Obviously I find the very suggestion breathtakingly absurd, and doubtless I am not alone in such an appraisal. I think I'll give you some time to rethink, as I am suspicious you might not have ment precisely what you said.  [Spade] 11:55, 1 Oct 2004 (UTC)