In their comments in the Washington Post, many posters use the words "racism" and "racist." In defense of Frei, some admit that his tweet lacked judgment and sensitivity but argue that he is not a racist. However, the simple fact that his discomfort is tied to the winner's race belies this argument. 

This Post forum implies that many (if not most) in the US don't understand racism. Some Frei defenders argue that his tweet is excusable because it was Memorial Day weekend and his father fought against the Japanese in WWII. 

Still, regardless of the reason, prejudice leveled against a person because of her/his race is racism.

In contrast, in this forum in Hawaii's Star-Advertiser, no one has yet to defend Frei as a nonracist. It seems readers here understand racism. Not surprising since Hawaii is the most ethnically diverse in the nation with 25% identifying themselves as hapa.

Lucky we live Hawaii.