July 27, 2007
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Mix Races
Ian Johnson scored the winning points in the Fiesta Bowl. Then just a few moments later, he proposed to his cheerleader girlfriend on national television.
Ian Johnson is black and his girlfriend, Chrissy Popadics, is white. They are going to get married on Saturday in Boise. Ian Johnson has said he is getting death threats and that there will be extra security at the wedding. Here is the link: Link
Do you feel uncomfortable with races mixing?
Comments (208)
That’s what happens in those mid west states :X
and they say racism is going away.
its about love, sure
I think if people are bothered by someone’s race, ethnic origins, or sexual orientation than they are too shallow and need to look deeper to who the person is inside, look at their personalities.
Oh for the love of the Maker. Who cares what the color of the skin of the person is? Gah, I hate racism!
it doesn’t bother me about the couple…
though i worry about the children.
sometimes i feel they don’t know who to identify with..
i don’t know.
i think it makes it hard for them.
but they’re usually realllly attractive children..
in inter-racial couples.
i say, do what makes you happy!
screw everyone else and their backwoods philosophy.
^ you don’t know what you’re talking about.
i could care less if someone marries their horse, let alone mix races.
whoops. i didn’t mean you wendy. i meant the first lame commenter.
Absolutley not…I’m white and my fiancee is black. We are already a stronger family with our two mixed kids then a lot of couples I know. I don’t even think about our skin color unless it gets pointed out.
I don’t feel uncomfortable with it at all.
I am white.
My boyfriend is persian.
Does that answer your question…
Just look at that picture. They’re both so happy.
Of course not. It’s a beautiful thing when any man and woman fall in love. Anyone who does is a backwards, stupid, inbred, irrelvant moron.
It’s just too bad there’s such a saturation of those whereever this lovely couple is.
Define “race.”
I mean, people seem to have such a problem with an African-American marrying an Anglo-American. What if it was a German-American marrying a Lithuanian-American? An Irish-American marrying an Italian-American? Isn’t that racial mixing as well? Yet no-one seems to have a problem with that (anymore).
So why do they have a problem with African/Anglo, or Mexican/African, or Chinese/Mexican, or any of those? Because those are easier to identify?
It’s mindless. People are people, and love knows no ethnic boundaries. I have no discomfort regarding “races” mixing…
…unless the “races” you’re talking about are dogs and elephants or something like that. I don’t want them mixing. Elephant-dogs and Hyena-monkeys make me damn uncomfortable, let me tell you.
not at all.
I just feel bad for the black dude’s family. They must be afraid that awful white chick is going to ruin him and his future by forcing him down to her level.
It’s fine with me.
Not at all.
i don’t believe anyone should stand in the way of love. it never turns out well.
All the interracial children I’ve seen are really really really gorgeous.
As for the couple, honestly, I notice it a lot, but I’m usually like “wow, thats cool” as opposed to noticing it and being like “ew, breakup”.
Heck, no! I hope OJ Simpson marries my sister.
Actually, I didn’t notice that they were different races until someone on radio pointed it out. I just kinda got swept up in the storybook ending (boy scores improbable winning touchdown, proposes). They make a cute couple.
At my church, our senior pastor is black and is wife is white. The same is true for our high school pastor too. So, in answer to the question, no, I’m not uncomfortable with it at all.
Only as uncomfortable as seeing PDAs–a bit awkward, but no problem with it.
Not at all! The picture is SO cute!!!! But I do have to admit that the whole thing seems a tad superficial…although that’s probably my stereotypical view of sports kicking in.
I really don’t care in the slightest.
Couldn’t care less… I am sorry that people who do deciede to have mixed relationships are forced to put up with stupid idiots though… that just isn’t cool.
nope. Why should it? They’re people.
Not anymore. I have become more tolerant as I grow older.
Aww what a sweet story.
No one should feel offended by this. It’s 2007, sheesh. “Milano” is one of the checkbox choices on school applications in my hometown for “ethnic”. You don’t have to pick “Other” anymore.
Besides. I’m basically half Polish and half German. I’m a mix of races. Or does race only mean different colored skin? My baby has at least 6 different nationalities, all caucasian, how is my baby any different from what theirs will be??
Mudbloods, the lot of them!
I hate myself.
“Do you feel uncomfortable with races mixing?”
WTF? Seriously? Why should anyone feel uncomfortable? It’s not as if they’re forcing others to do it!
This story pissed me off to no end. I can’t believe people like that still exist.
kboy fails at geography. Idaho is in the pacific northwest.
The reaction says a lot about the people of Idaho.
Define “race.”
I mean, people seem to have such a problem with an African-American marrying an Anglo-American. What if it was a German-American marrying a Lithuanian-American? An Irish-American marrying an Italian-American? Isn’t that racial mixing as well? Yet no-one seems to have a problem with that (anymore).
ChrisRuss
in all technicality there are only 3 races. asian, black, and white. italian, german, etc. are all nationalities…
but anywho. no.
Man, I was just waiting for someone to say something effed up. What a wonderful surprise…it makes me feel good about being a Xangian today!
I really don’t care.
ChIcKaRo831, that is so off…. What are indian and middle eastern people? Latinos? There are more than 3.
They have distinguishing characteristics. Korean from Filipino is quite a difference. Sicilian from Polish is a difference.
I agree with ChrisRusso… I don’t like it when the “human” race tries to marry any other race. It’s just disgusting.
If we all go back far enough in history we come from the same people- it doesn’t matter what our skin looks like
Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart
Absolutely not.
I think that’s wonderful
of course not, I’m in an inter-racial relationship.
I think it’s stupid to judge people on their race, instead of who they really are.
Hey!! if it wasn’t for interracial marriage, we wouldn’t have Jessica Alba!!! Or Bruce Lee’s kids.
uh NO! anyone is free to marry anyone they want no matter what. The people making death threats should really be ashamed of themselves!
though i worry about the children.
sometimes i feel they don’t know who to identify with..
WendyDarling128
i agree with that. my mom is white and my dad is black, and my youngest sister asked why she wasnt just one color like everyone else once.
but i dont have a problem with it. gol. my boyfriend is white.
I’m not uncomfortable with it at all
Of course not. There is no reasoning behind objecting to it.
Go Boise State! Woo-hoo.
nope, not in the least
no, considering my mother is chinese and my father is white…
obviously not since i’m white and my husband is mexican.
I don’t have a problem with it at all. We have several friends who are in relationships like this. Occasionally, they receive disapproving glances from people, but they find that most people are accepting.
There is only ONE RACE…the human race. That said, I don’t mind other people mixing races, but I’ll stick to white American guys!!
not at all. My parents would have a problem with me doing it, they’d have to get over it though.
Not at all.
My uncle is white and his partner is black. Talk about a controversial couple ( in terms of “society’s opinion”)…
I’ve never thought twice about them. I’ve just grown up with it being completely normal. We are all human, man, woman, black, white, etc. Love knows no boundaries.
I see people.. a boy on his knee before a girl,I did not even notice the race issue ’til I read the caption…I think that we need to be aware of cultural differences that might be an issue in a marriage but color has nothing to do with it.
I really don’t think it matters….my oldest son is dating a black girl, and the color of her skin doesn’t bother me in the least. I just wish he’d use better judgment as to her smarts, personality, character, that kind of thing, but that has nothing to do with race.
What is this the 1960s? I wish people would get over this.
love is love.
its a beautiful thing.
racism is a disgusting. If two people want to marry each other then they should be allowed to. Marriage is about love, not race or gender.
I think the problem is proposing in public. What if the person you are proposing to doesn’t want to marry you? I would hope the person would not want to embarrass their girl/boyfriend, especially on television, but if they don’t want to get married to the person then that’s that. It puts a lot of pressure on the other person, it’s tacky, and overall unthoughtful.
Nope. The only thing that worries me is the children… because they may be tormented. Some people are really awful in that sense.
We’re not talking a human and a donkey. We’re talking to humans. What’s to feel uncomfortable about?
I’m in an interracial relationship. My girlfriend is white and I’m brown. So you know my answer.
Nope.
Ahh that picture is adorable. (:
RYC: ha only level 15 is pretty lame. I’m more proud of myself for figuring out how to get that stupid screenshot on there. (:
i don’t think there’s anything wrong with it. it’s their business, not yours. Plus, i’m “white” and my boyfriend is “red” [native american]. there’s four race colors white,black,red, and yellow.
No, of course not! People are people regardless of the shade of their skin…
i dont care.
i’ve seen lots of racism today dan. i’m a bit depressed.
first the thing with the immigrants in your photoblog, then vick and the crowds outside of court, now this.
On a side note, after marriage her name could potentially be Chrissy Popadics Johnson. I find that slightly humorous.
no.
Aww that’s sweet
I don’t have a problem with it at all… but I personally love my black men more than anything else
“I see people.. a boy on his knee before a girl,I did not even notice the race issue ’til I read the caption…” – Seedsower
That’s exactly what I did. It’s not about COLOR. It’s about love and a connection and common beliefs and all that fun stuff.
Nope. I think it’s great. My cousin has two children from a father who is black, and she’s white…it doesn’t matter. If two people love each other, it doesn’t matter what color or nationality they are. It’s sad that people waste their time caring about such a stupid thing.
Not at all.
It doesn’t bother me at all…
das_jackson… middle eastern and indian are considered asian. and latinos all actually came from spain so their caucasian… unless you count the ones that had children with the natives there and in all technicality on that too, native americans are asian. so they’re mix…
What I’m uncomfortable with are people who have a problem with interracial couples. I still can’t believe that people today would hold such antiquated, ridiculous viewpoints that have been continually disproven.
I would say I feel sorry for those who are uncomfortable, but I’m not. They can sit and stew and get pissed because people are free now to date and marry who they want. The time of the Neo-Nazis and Segregationists ended a long time ago–they need to move the fuck on and realize that no one (and I do mean NO ONE) takes them seriously anymore. Their time is over. Too bad, so sad!
and… there is no such thing as the human race… cuz its really the human species…
Not at all.
There’s no problem with it at all. There’s worse things to worry about than people marrying someone of a different race.
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God no. They make beautiful babies!
not at all. My cousin is very white, and her husband is very dark. They have REALLY cute kids.
if i was born… in tennessee, then yes, fuck them niggers taking our white folk.
i’m surprised you haven’t posted about that study cnn was talking about yesterday (or the day before) about how your weight is influenced by your friends. so, if your friends are overweight or obese, then you are too. so this, supposedly, explains one of the reasons why americans are just getting fatter and fatter. would be interesting to see how many ppl who have overweight friends are overweight – or ppl who are skinny have skinny friends. it’s almost like peer pressured weight gain/loss.
no way.
its about love, not color
Doesn’t bother me in the least. In fact, when we came back to the mainland after living in Hawaii for a few years, it was a bit of a culture shock to see so many non-racially mixed couples everywhere.
Hahaha, no. My family says that there is not a racist bone in my body.
My dream? To marry a Jewish man and adopt Chinese and African American kids. (I am blonde and blue eyed.)
I live for the diverse, and I think the most exciting and interesting families are the ones that are different races.
No, even if I personally am not attracted to members of other races.
I can’t even imagine what that’s like for them right now. This is supposed to be one of the happiest times of their lives, and they’re contending with death threats and hiring extra security for their wedding? This isn’t right.
Racism is so stupid.
Blessings upon their marriage and mazel tov to them!
-Guru on the Hill
Love is blind, that’s the saying, right?
why not? its just like neapolitan ice cream.
not uncomfortable at all, it’s 2007!
It doesn’t matter to me at all.
No, not at all. That is a really cute picture!
Much the same way that I feel uncomfortable when they are of mixed religions, gender, and height. *rolls eyes*
Nope, I do not mind it at all. I think the hatred towards them is terrible… I wish they did not have to deal with crap like that. I hope they are happy together.
Daniel (doubledb)
Quite the contrary.
Not in ANY way!!!!
no, not at all. why anyone would care is beyond me. this IS twenty-first century america, is it not??
Actually, I only have issues with mixing marriages with cheerleaders.
Agreed with XristosAnesti. Mixing races is fine… but mixing with cheerleaders? Now that’s tough. Poor guy
seems like there are some comments, from people, that are caught up on whether products of interracial unions are attractive or not. hmmm.
Can’t we all just get along?
I don’t have a problem with it. It is 2007– People need to get used to it!
Nope, not at all.
looks like only non racist people are on xanga :X
but what would happen if someone said yeah it bothers me!
they would get their head chopped off LOL
this is an unfair question dan….unless you made it more anonymous…then maybe you’d get the real answers.
It’s great to see how many people don’t have a problem with interracial couples. I don’t think there was a single person that said anything negative about it.
How many people have a problem with Gay couples? Or even Gay marriage?
not at all.
maybe he could stop the death threats by sending people some of the wedding cake?
my friend who is a minority was out in montana
He went out for a jog
Cop pulled up and asked him “what are you running from son?”
It doesn’t “bother” me. My mom has a wonderful friend who is white and her husband is black…their daughter is a great friend of mine. Do I care? No they are absolutly, hands down, some of the nicest people I have ever met.
Would I do it? No. Its just not something I would choose for myself.
You also have to keep in mind, things like that are more acceptable in the North than they are in the South. And no one needs to turn this into “the South is so racist” thing…its just the way things are. As far as things like that go, the South is just a little further behind than the North. To an extent, how you were raised does effect you reguardless of how much you try to break down those walls.
And yes, I am from the South.
For the love of Pete! They are cute together. Who gives a rip what color they are? I mean REALLY. My dh and I are both white, yet we are different colors. He has Native American in him and I am very Irish white. So, where are our death threats?
I didn’t know people still cared about interracial couples, lol. I think it’s stupid of people to be all like “Oh, but think of the kids!” though. There are TONS of mixed children, and there are TONS of ways to identify with other kids other than just by race alone.
BTW- I do think that pic is absolutly adorable. They are super cute together.
Humm…why couldnt my husband asked me to marry him while I was cheering at a football game?
Mixed kids are good-looking and smart. The more interracial marriages, the more mixed kids, and more good-looking and smart prospective boyfriends for me… why not?
Being a child of mixed race and having children of mixed race I would have to lean to the “no” side.
I think it is so accpetable and my mixed-race children still think their dad is brown and their mom is pink! What’s up with the black/white stereotype anyway…. it was what the past taught and the present MUST change!
ok..>u< thank you for your admiration..nice to meet you
of course not, i never minded. love is not about the color of your skin or gender. if you love the person, go for it. ^^
Not at all. In fact, I think it’s awesome.
<LI class=itemsubmitter>ChIcKaRoO831 – Native Americans aren’t asian, genius. They aren’t from Asia, they’re from the land now known as America. Hence being called ‘Native Americans’. If they were from Asia, we’d call them ‘Native Asians’. And all of that isn’t really relevant in the first place.
Anyhow, I don’t have a problem with mixed color couples. Dating should be about what you find attractive in someone else, be it skin color, intelligence, humor, or whatever qualities you look for in a partner.
Nah
Until we can look at eachother as a family, racism will always endure. There needs to be more whites and blacks marrying eachother.
I’m half black half white, it sure don’t bother me.
Not at all.
innerblondness: I couldn’t agree more. I take it back then. No problems. XD
I don’t care if a black marries white… white marries japanese… japanese marries latino… I don’t give a crap who marries who. I just wish people would leave gays and lesbians alone and let them get legally married if they so choose to. How are gays and lesbians harming the state, the nation, and each individual person of this nation if they get legally married?
mixed babies are beautiful!
No. Love is love.
Nope, considering I’m half Asian and half white, it doesn’t bother me a bit.
I think that’s what it’s all about, mix it up, be happy with whoever makes you happy, no matter what their skin color is.
I think it’s awesome!
No! For heaven’s sake! I thought we were passed all that nonsense!
I’m black hispanic and I’m married to a white guy… Racism is so inmature… it ruined lives…
Of course not. My little sister is bi-racial, so I’ve always thought if you took that argument (“races shouldn’t mix) to it’s logical extreme, then who COULD she marry??
Idaho: The Racist State!
Seeing as I am the product of such, it would be really odd if I were. o__O (Mom is fully Chinese and Dad is Irish/French/German)
Oh yeah, that is the game where the Sooners were beaten by Boise State.
Boomer that losers.
Not at all.
My very best friend ever is mixed, and her parents seem so happy all the time.
Oh, and she’s gorgeous.
If I did, what would I do about 4 of my grandchildren who are half Chinese, and my 2 great-grand-nieces who are half black, and my soon-to-be-born grandbaby who is one fourth Mexican? And what about me? I’m half Armenian, one fourth Scotch Irish with some Dutch and ? thrown in.
Not in the least. Mix it up!
not at all. people are people. period.
My family is mix and I’m already used to seeing interracial couples so it doesn’t bother me that much. I just get jealous whenever I see an Asian guy with a Caucasian girl, and annoys me to see the usual Caucasian guy with an Asian girl. But I would never under any circumstances interfere with their relationship; it’s not my business. Ian and Chrissy love each other and people should really just let them be. Why do they feel that they have to go through extreme measures to separate them? This world is already diverse.
Hey!! if it wasn’t for interracial marriage, we wouldn’t have Jessica Alba!!! Or Bruce Lee’s kids.
<LI class=itemtimestamp>7/27/2007 2:08 PM
<LI class=itemsubmitter>AsianMusicFan
Jessica Alba? F*ck that b*tch! LOL!! She denies her other heritage and thinks she’s just a white girl. Then she had the nerve to diss her own other half.
Native Americans aren’t asian, genius. They aren’t from Asia, they’re from the land now known as America.
Yes, they are. You know, the Bering land bridge and all that? Native Americans came from Asia.
I think it’s great!
“Everybody fuck everybody until we’re all the same color.” ~Bullworth
That is all.
I think it’s great
four colors=four races
white-german//irish….you get the idea.
black-africans etc.
yellow-mexican,asian.
red-native american.
does that clear things up?? i’ve gotten back up on this from many tecahers.
Not at all. I raise both of my sons to be open to any race when it comes to love
Matter of fact.. my oldest son Who’s turning 15 has feelings for a girl that is bi-racial. Jesus died the same way for all races. No race is surperior.
Christina
not at all
o.O
love conquers all differences
No…. and that’s one awesome way to propose
No! How dare people give him death threats. Those ignorant assholes!!!!!!
There are so many other things in this world to worry about. Why allow the race of people who are IN LOVE bother me?
Depends on how the mixing is done-if there’s a blender involved whoa watch out…
I don’t see an issue with interracial couples-makes society more diversified
feck no.
my boyfriend is white and i am filipino and nobody who matters cares
I think its awsome, its about love anyways. & black guys are hot! =)
OMG. still, huh? Glad bless them! and protect them. And may their children grow in grace and strength and be the force to lead us back to the ONE race, the one to be WON…..being part of the HUMAN race….ONLY ONE GENOME, ONLY ONE SET OF DIVIEN PARENTS>>>>our common God
I’m all for interracial marriages
Lots of ppl here have said that mixed race kids look so gorgeous,
they’re probably more smarter and fitter too. Enlargening the gene pool is the way to go.
Even in the animal kingdom, animal tribes that are isolated and have alot of inbreeding have been found to be more susceptible to disease and not be as strong as they should
The only problem for me is my parents – they want me to marry within my own race, whereas I’m all for the mix. they’re concerned about how the child will identify themselves,
but as a 1.5 gen asian living in Aus, I have that same identity issue, but I’ve dealt with it. I’m sure the mixed child can deal with it provided their parents raise them with love.
All in all, I think people should do what they desire, and not what others desire of them. Love brings out the best in people.
what does this picture tell you? i was taken right after i’d had our son…
he looks kinda like an oompa loompa, but i promise he’s not.
(if he was an oompa loompa would that be a mixed race a mixed species?)
Who cares what color their skin is? It’s a genetic quirk of pigmentation from different environments. People are people and if they love each other, that’s what counts.
Well I don’t really care — I’m in a mixed relationship. And everybody knows that mixed babies are extraordinarily beautiful…
And for all of you who believe that racism is going away: please google Jena, LA. I think you’ll be surprised.
What would happen if someone were to leave a comment here saying interracial marriage is twisted and wrong?
And where are the rights for White-Suprememists?
Just curious.
Interracial marriage is kinda cool, but I agree with some others in saying that the kids would have a hard time fitting in.
this was a lame post, did you have nothing else to post about? race will never not be a discussion topic, its been dissected bone dry already, blog about something else. geez what a way to get comments.
This is such a close & personal topic for me I’m having a hard time putting my thoughts together.
I am a 30 year old white woman, my husband is a 31 year old black man. We have a 7 year old son & a 6 year old daughter, we’ve been married for 8 years, together for 10. When I was 20, living in New Jersey & my mother could see that we were very serious she voiced her concerns for how much more difficult we would be making our future childrens’ lives on them. I told her I thought we were both strong enough to handle it (which I still believe).
Four years ago we moved a very short distance from southern NJ to Delaware. The difference in racism is like night & day. We have had numerous run-ins both at work, in our neighborhood (predominately black) & in our childrens’ schools. I have found that a good portion of the black community does not appreciate our inter-racial marraige any more than a good portion of the white world does, at least the older portion. I do believe that the area in which you are living has a lot to do with it. We feel as though we’ve made a good effort here in Delaware & this is by no means the only reason we are leaving (job market, schools, etc.), but it is certainly a valid one. We are currently looking into possibly Seattle & surrounding areas as we have some family out that way & understand it is a bit more liberal of an area all around.
We both understand that it doesn’t matter where you go, there will always be racism, however, it’s the level that you can or are willing to deal with & have your children subjected to. I feel like I’ve had to have conversations with my children that they probably weren’t really ready for at their young ages because of incidents that have taken place such as name calling. One of the children on our street actually told my daughter that white people are scared of black people which shows me that all around me the people in my neighborhood where I’ve bought & fixed up a beautiful old house think I’m scared of them. They’re mistaken of course, but they don’t know that. I do love the way children put it into words though because when I asked my 6 year old daughter how she responded to that she said, “I told her that’s stupid, that you’re white & Daddy is black & you’re not scared of him!” which of course is the exact right answer.
So while it does make me very sad to see that as much as we love each other & try so hard to make good lives for ourselves & our kids, that there are so many people out there of every color that have a problem with us just being together. I wish I knew what the answer was, but I can only hope that things continue to get better over time as they have been over the last 50 years.
I wouldn’t even think twice about it.
Why not, good for the species.
uncomfortable? not at all! I think it’s great.
…Mixed races turn out to be handsome / pretty people… with beautiful skin tones and eyes..and lips. Especially those Chinese mixed white babies… <3
…why does this matter?
Not at all. I will judge people by their character and actions, but if they pass on that scale, I have no objection to their colour.
I have no problem at all with racial mixing. There is a lot we can learn from each other if we allow ourselves not to be so limited.
I figure if they’re in love, why stop them? Long as they’re not homosexual…
…yes that was sarcasm. I very much support same-sex marriage.
If it weren’t for a series of interracial relationships, I would not exist.
what’s there to feel uncomfortable about?
mixing cultures is definitely more complicated than mixing races, and still — i don’t see anything wrong with that.
ferget the race diff…how about that hight difference?
ChIcKaRoO831 is wrong.
she forgot about Native American…
with that being said, I don’t give a rip what color the skin is. do they treat each other well? do they love each other?
that’s what matters.
That is the most disgusting thing I have ever heard.
Not the ‘races mixing’ part, the idea that someone might be upset by it.
Geez.
My adopted older sister is Korean and her husband is white. They’re the cutest couple, but they keep on getting harrassed for being a mixed-race couple. It’s so annoying.
JMack_Is_Back–kids have a hard time fitting in no matter what. If your son likes reading instead of playing football, he’s going to have a hard time fitting in. If your daughter likes black metal instead of Fall Out Boy, she’s going to have a hard time fitting in.
I grew up overseas. I had a hard time fitting in.
Being Hapa or mixed in any way might make a kid feel like they don’t fit in but Jesus…what kid doesn’t at some point in their life?
Sorta..My problem is the the culture thing.
But death threats? People really have no lives.
Love knows no boundaries. 7/27/2007 2:24 PM melaniem89
I totally agree. ^_^
“Do you feel uncomfortable with races mixing?”
WTF? Seriously? Why should anyone feel uncomfortable? It’s not as if they’re forcing others to do it!
Halfy79
Yet sadly, alot of the people responding to this—of course it doesn’t matter their skin color, would still object to marriage between two people with “the same genitalia”
As if ANYBODY’s body is exactly the same, why, we hear starting real little how no two persons fingerprints are the same. No one’s body is the same. So to say you can’t marry this person because they have the same implied body, because they have the same implied gender. . .is bull-crap.
Nope, I embrace it.
“My problem is the the culture thing.
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As someone who has been raised in 3 cultures (one of which is VASTLY different than American culture), it doesn’t mess up the kids hardly at all.
Do you support missionaries? Because if you do, then you inadvertantly support the raising of children in more than one culture. Thus…there is no reason why you shouldn’t support interracial couples for the same reason.
i don’t think race is important in love
ha ha no not at all. i think i’m pretty hot and i’m a mixed baby. and look at tiger woods 14 diff. nats….and he’s fine too
i would also like to point out…it’s a gator nation chomp chomp chomp
I have no problem with mixed race relationships not just because I am black and my boyfriend is Mexican but because love sees no boundaries but here is what I have a problem with. . .
We will go out and Black men will give me and my b/f the dirtiest look like I am doing something wrong being with him and he has a white woman on his arm. Give me a break! Why is is a problem for me to date interracially when he is doing the same thing? Not getting that one.
http://www.ifilm.com/video/2810681 the proposal
No. If we could all learn that the beauty in thier children is a direct result of their decision, we would not be so racially blind to the opportunities out there. More power to them and congrats to the new couple.
It really shouldn’t matter. As long as they’re happy…who bloody cares? I say “cheers” to them…er, no pun intended.
> If”n it weren’t meant to be, then we’d be struck down for blasphemous acts…. NO-where in the bible or any other religious document that I’m aware of does it say to not! So pull your collective heads out, you nay sayers, love will override any negativity, and will go where the heart takes it!!!
Peace
I think mixed race couples are great. And I think if enough people get up the courage to marry someone of a different race, it won’t be as much of a taboo in the future.
Plus, mixed race kids make the perdiest babies.
nope. It’s fine with me.I mean look at them, they look so happy. And whoever sent the death threats is stupid, first because they’re closed minded, and second because the black dude could probably beat the crap of the white hillbilly who sent it.
Yes. It’s like a dog mating with a lizard. Interbreeding creates so many problems socially and medically. A person who is 1/8 black, 1/4 asian, and something else will have a hell of a time finding organs and bone marrow matches if they ever need one. Whatever happened to keeping the pride of one’s race pure??
Until society takes their ego out of things and forgets trivial matter- things liek this will continuely spoil peoples happiness. Black and White? Two colors that compliment eachother in all walks of life- I however, prefer Asian fellows- I want a Black and Asian baby- It’ll be Blazin!
HAHA at Cornflake Girl. As if a lizard and a dog (two different SPECIES) can be compared to two humans (the SAME species).
Take a basic high school biology course.
Skin colour has simply never been a issue for me. I fail to understand why its such a issue for others.
’nuff said….
Most of you guys miss the heart of the issue. Love does not conquer all. Mixed-race marriages extends beyond skin color shades. In these marriages, not only is there a difference in ethnic appearnce; there is a clash of cultures, a clash of understanding, and even a clash of faiths. It may be easy for us having grown up in racial melting pots and integrated schooling, but for our parents and racial communities at large, there is a fundamental difference in perspective.
For a couple, all is dandy, things clearly work for them; but from members of their respective camps, they may be viewed as sell-outs. Just as Bostonians and Red Socks fans may look down on neighbors taking up banners for the New York Yankees, friends and families may look down on turncoats from their respective racial camps. This is an inevitable by-product of self-identification. And race is a stronger self-tag than political or religious affiliation.
And yes: Cute couple. =)
True love is Color Blind. We all bleed the same color We are all created by the same creator. God Bless Them!!!!
I am not the least bit uncomfortable with it. If they love each other, then why let a little thing like skin pigmentation stand in the way?
Absolutely not, I think it’s super.
I’m gonna comment on these comments in my next post. But to answer your question: No.
and oh – you should totally check this out: http://www.pbs.org/race
It’s certainly not something we should encourage.
Nah.
Race is a concept that was created by mankind to say that one color was superior to another color.
We’re the same Biological race just with different attributes that dont effect how well we function.
at least racism isnt as high as it used to be, although you can still hear stories about what taunting kids who are mixed recieve.
I feel perfectly comfortable with it. I believe all humans come from the same stock.
Hell no. It’s not even an issue in my mind at all.
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