Dear Mr. Cameron

rac·ism [rey-siz-uhm]
–noun
1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races

It seemed as though there were three steps in the process from converting Jade Goody from a repulsive, foul-mouthed talentless celebrity to a racist, repulsive, foul-mouthed talentless bigot.

1. Racist remarks made by Goody
2. Media reports
3. Public frenzy

I very much doubt that JG is a hardened racist. Everyone, to a certain degree, will racially discriminate. She did not insinuate that white people were in any way superiour to indian people. She did not seem to hate Shilpa Shetty because of her being indian, and if she did, she never mentioned it in the show. However, the issue of race did come up - and that's what intrigued the audience. It's very rare for someone who is not a minority to see an example of racial discrimination; complete with the anguish it puts the recepient through. That is what made CBB such compulsive viewing this week.

A matter that infuriated me, however, was when David Cameron stated 'There's a great regulator called the off button and I think we should use it.'

Mr. Cameron - If your approach to tackling racism is to 'switch off' - I pray that you never reach power. When you see racism, you have to address it. Turning your back on it, or switching off your TV, will not make this monster go away.