Poll: Any Thoughts on Interracial Relationships?

[CoolTech]

This is always a controversial topic, love or acceptance, its a toughy. Also thinking about offsprings acceptance, I've heard horror stories about people being called "half-breeds" etc. I have always been attracted to other races, I don't know what to do. It's a lot more complicated than follow your heart. If our society was more open minded I would love it. Parents need to teach their kids at an early age to be that way, so they don't grow up to tease kids and bring on the onslaught, in some cases, of our next Columbine tragedy. Any thoughts ?

 

[nitrousninja]

You can't help who you fall in love with. Anyone that has a problem with that needs to evolve. BTW doesn't a poll usually have a choice to click on? Just asking

 

[skywhr]

sounds good to me

 

[iamwiz82]

i dont have a problem as long as they arent assholes.

 

[nitrousninja]

iamwiz82: I think that applies to everything though ;-)

 

[iamwiz82]

yeah, bascially =]

 

[pen^2]

i reserve this spot for my reply till i am done with my test later today

 

[Aihyah]

eh? where do u live that it is a question i live in california.. guess we're really diverse already so no one thinks about it just think halle berry hehe yum!

 

[Oyeve]

I am all for interacial relationships. Suburbs are whats wrong with society, if you ask me. Most people move to the 'burbs so that they can live peacfully with their own kind. Thats BS! Most of the mass killing lunatics come from the 'burbs! Thats why I moved back to lower Manhattan. We are racially diverse here. My son, who is six 1/2 doesnt even know the difference between colors. We raise him to love all and his school is very mixed and he has friends of all colors. The city rules man!

 

[Jothaxe]

Big supporter of interracial relationships here.... I am almost certain that I will marry outside of my race.

 

[Linflas]

<< I am all for interacial relationships. Suburbs are whats wrong with society, if you ask me. Most people move to the 'burbs so that they can live peacfully with their own kind. Thats BS! Most of the mass killing lunatics come from the 'burbs! Thats why I moved back to lower Manhattan. We are racially diverse here. My son, who is six 1/2 doesnt even know the difference between colors. We raise him to love all and his school is very mixed and he has friends of all colors. The city rules man! >>


What the heck do the suburbs have to do with interracial relationships? There are at least 2 mixed couples living in my neighborhood and for all I know there may be more since I do not really make it my business to enumerate my neighbors based on their race and marriage choices. The 2 I am aware of are solely because I see them on an almost daily basis driving by their houses. I love all these assumptions about people that live in the suburbs. Did it ever occur to you that there are a large number of us that do not enjoy living like ants in an anthill and that the suburbs are probably at best a compromise we make to avoid living in cities while being able to make a living?
As far as mixed marriages go perhaps if we do a few more generations of them we can finally move past all this race nonsense.

 

[CoolTech]

well, suburbs are usually more rigid in their ways, i have experienced this first hand, since i have moved around a lot. I just saw Save the Last Dance, thats what provoked the topic.

 

[classy]

Been married for 5 years. I am black and the wifey is white. Haven't had any serious problems. Little things, but people are going to be people. I think our little girl will be fine. Its kinda common place actually between black men and white women. I think what is really becoming a big change is white men with black women. You use to didn't see it that much, but now you see it a lot. And the asian community is starting to mix heavily with other races as well. I forget the study, but by the year 2010 the minority segment of America will be the majority. And that doesn't include interracial couples either. I read somewhere some time ago that the hispanic poulation is increasing 3 times faster than the white population and 1 1/2 times faster than the black population. Blacks are doubling the whites in growth. And immigration is increasing by large numbers every year as well. Soon everywhere in America it will look like New York City.

 

[purplehayes]

My kids are mixed, black and white, and they've run into some problems with others, but not as bad as I would expect in the south (I live in Atlanta).
Some kid jumped my son, age 13 then, at school two years ago and called him a &quot;bi-racial freak&quot; and tried to whup up on him. He (the other kid) lost his fight. I normally would have been on my son about fighting, but I let it go because it was for a good cause.
My daughter who is 14 now has trouble finding &quot;serious&quot; (as serious as you can get at 14) relationships at her mostly white school. I'm sure that will change when the boys mature and can look past the color of her skin and see what a wonderful person she is.
My youngest who is 10 hasn't seen too much either way on the subject. I'm sure she'll see her fair share growing up, but at this point, she's not too worried about being different.
My feelings are that if you can't except my kids, then it is your loss not mine. As long as you don't get hostile, I'll just ignore your stupidity and move on.

PH


PS - I'll be watching this thread closely for more responses from &quot;mixed&quot; kids and parents. I don't know that many myself, so I'll be trying to get some real insight here.

 

[Elledan]

There's only one Human race on this planet. Asking whether interracial relationships should be possible is like asking whether people with dark-blonde hair should be allowed to have a relationship with people with light-blonde hair. It's just ridiculous.

 

[vi edit]

The children of interracial couples often time grow to be more physically attractive than the members of any one single racial couple. Mariah Carey and Alley Bagget are examples...there are many more as well.

But besides that, I don't mind it. But unfortunately, half of my family wouldn't even so much as show up at the wedding if were to marry a girl that wasn't white. Some of my family is so racist that it's amazing that my own racial predjudices aren't any worse than what they currently are. :frown:

 

[purplehayes]

<< The children of interracial couples often time grow to be more physically attractive than the members of any one single racial couple. >>

I agree...<bragging dad>Linky Dinky to pic of daughter</bragging dad>

Just remember fellas that Dad walks softly, but carries a BIG stick.

PH

 

[NeMeSi]

I've been dating a Spanish girl, from Nicaragua, for over 3 years. Her family doesn't speak nay English, but she does. I love her very much, but it is a constant challenge. Cultures, languages, foods, behaviours, etc. sometimes put strains on our relationship. If your looking for a &quot;no-effort&quot; sort of life/relationship, DO NOT go for an inter-racial. If your looking for challenges and a good time (especially in bed), go for inter-racial (spanish in paticular)!

 

[kami]

To be honest, I can't see myself being with anyone but a white girl. Anything can happen though!

 

[Doboji]

<< agree...<bragging dad>Linky Dinky to pic of daughter</bragging dad>
Just remember fellas that Dad walks softly, but carries a BIG stick.

PH >>




Oh migoodness... how old is she?... You're gonna need several sticks... cuz you're gonna wear em out beating off all the guys pining for attentions! She's georgous

-Max

 

[Electric Amish]

Doesn't bother me.

amish

 

[Adul]

Proud to be a mixed person. Half thai and half hispanic.

 

[Degenerate]

no probs

 

[Optimus]

<< Any Thoughts on Interracial Relationships? >>


Well, I like mine a whole lot!

Seriuosly, being in an interracial marriage has been a source of great joy for me, but I was prepared for and continue to do the work involved in overcoming the hurdles.

 

[Oyeve]

I myself am many things: Italian, PR, Indonesian, French and dutch. My wife is Italian, PR. My son is beautiful and being that he is so mixed, we never have racial issues because no one can peg us as any one race! Plus, being that he is so mixed, he rarely gets sick. (knock on wood). His immune system is super-strong from so many mixes! HAH!