Separation of Science and State

[Viking]

@Viking: are you seriously suggesting that ethnicity and political ideas are similar in some way....?

What gives you that idea? The characterisation of entire groups is a method of induction. You see some traits that you do not like in some individuals belonging to a particular group, and conclude that these traits belongs to all members of the group - because it is convenient. Also known as bigotry.

Some forms of bigotry are less taboo than others, however. Therein lies the difference.

Well, it's impossible to know everything about a group of people.

Yes...? It is. The fact that they seemingly share some traits doesn't change anything.