Why isn't anyone here talking about inter-hair color dating? I, for one, think it's just wrong. Man, nothing makes me shudder more than seeing a couple walk down the street, one with proper black hair and the other with (gasp) brown hair. I mean, don't those brownhaired people realizing that they're tarnishing the inherint purity of the Master Hair Color? Honestly, it should always be up to the parents whether, say, redheads and blondes should date/marry. I think it's sick. Why isn't anyone doing anything about this? If this keeps up, pretty soon we might lose some more perfect hair colors forever. I'm not prejudiced, I'm speaking the truth. Plus, when say, a blonde/brownhaired couple start having brownhaired freaks, the other kids and peers would laugh at them. How could anyone be so heartless to their future children?

And don't get me started on eyes.

wow. this is like the first NOISEBoard i've read today that didn't **** me off. i'm so happy now!
Anyway, i don't see why anyone would have a problem with it. i'm really glad that everyone's post that i read didn't or i don't know what i'd break.

forgive my spelling but i think that kids with parents of two different ethnic backrounds have a more diverse view of life and other people in general. i think mixing of races helps more and more people understand thier cultures and those of others better.

I can not agree more with interracial dating. There is nothing wrong with it and I should know ( my mother is latino and my father is black). I don't know why race is still a big issue in the 21st century. We should get over all of that because people of different races can love each other just as much as two whites or two blacks can.

I just don't understand how adults can preach things like respect, forgiveness, courtesy,a nd then blow up over their child dating someone of another color. I mean, what's color, anyways? does it really matter if I'm white and I date someone who's black.... I've never dated, but if I had, and the person wasn't white, it compeltely ticks me of that society would have a problem with my relationship. as long as the people are happy, that's all that counts. we supposedly live in the msot advanced country in the world. yeah right. just look around you. When was the last time that you saw a perfectly accepting person?????

it makes no sense that we can go to the same school with someone that is of a different race, but refuse to date them. i admire everyone's comments regarding this topic, and i wish we'd do something to blur all the color boundaries.

Just a message for all the "I wouldn't do it, but I think it's ok if other people do." Little do you know, the reason you won't do it is cause you're prejudice. What it comes down to is fear. You don't know the other race, so you're afraid of it. This is yet another example of the subtle racism in today's world, that is hard for a lot of white people to see.

I don't about you guys but my idea of a perfect world is one where there are no races because the whole world has become mixed and it doesn't matter whether someone is of a different race anymore. I guess I'm just really optimistic and I hope that one day race is not issue when two people love each other. Its like that Dr Suess story about the yellow things and some of them have stars on their bellies but others don't and then there's that machine that they go through and some lose their stars and others get them and then no one remembers what they were to begin with so they all get along.

I think interracial dating is wonderful! I am hispanic, my girlfriend is white.

I actually prefer to date people outside of my race...it's good to have some diversity when it comes to relationships. You can REALLY learn a lot from interacting with people from other races.

i think that anyone who tries to control who their children date based on race is a huge inconsiderate racist pig..i believe we are all the same so why not mix it up with everyone..i personally am of a hispanic descent meaning im white,black,and native american all in one blend..i have a caucasian boyfriend..whom i love..my parents werent too thrilled at first but then they realized..we live in america people..therefore "sticking to your kind" is really an impossible request....

that's not funny, my momma's interracial, you soggy sumbishes!

Parents have their reasons for saying what they say. Sometimes you don't see their side, but you really should in order to understand what's happening. It's not wrong for parents to say you shouldn't marry outside of your race, it's an opinion, something we have the right to express and hopefully do so when given the opportunity. An opinion is only an obstacle when pitted against your own. You have the final decision on who you marry, whether it be white, latino, or african american. You should talk with your parents and discuss with them your personal reasons for marrying outside of your race and also tell them what you don't agree with in their opinion. You need to see where they are coming from. Some parents may think that by marrying outside of your race, you lose part of your heritage when in truth, you're making it stronger and more interesting. You don't actually lose or change it, you're just associated with another's. Just disuss it with your parents and if you still can't come to an understanding, follow your heart, but don't completely ignore your head.

I think it's so beutiful that today, white people are less white and black people are less black. Of course, there will always be very white and very black people, and that's OK. But the fact that the two colors are coming closer together really touches me. I mean, how often today do you see a really black or really white person? Comparing that to footage of blacks and whites in the 20's, I'm like, "Whoa." And it's not just the fact that the film is black-and-white that makes that effect.

Personally, I wouldn't date outside my race because that is just how I was brought up but I don't think that it's wrong because as long as you are happy, it shouldn't matter what others have to say about it.

I love women of all colors and races. I have dated several and right now my favorites are the asian women and the cocoa colored women. They are just hot and sexy as never mind!

I think that if you find someone who respects and loves you for who and what you are then race shouldn't matter. Why should anyone stay with someone who mistreats them just because they are the same race? If children grow up in a loving environment, they will learn how to love and respect others.

Me and my family have no problem what so ever in me dating someone out of our own race. My father and mother even encouraged me to do so. I haven't dated anyone of my own race yet, but then again I haven't even started dating yet at all. I have had a few crushes on people who weren't of my race, and let me tell you, they were cute...lol. Well take care you all. Sweet day.

It's a beautiful thing. By the time most of us have kids, our country will have completely evolved from the time that our parents were young. The children who are the products of these interracial relationships will live normal, healthy lives as long as we, the future, have already been educated in tolerance and diversity. Children are taught hate and as long as we teach our children to be open-minded and to love one another, the bi-racial children will have absolutely nothing to worry about. More than that, the cultures will not be lost, as some people say. It is each parent's responsibility to educate their child on their culture. As long as everyone takes this responsibility seriously, our children will be extremely well-rounded people.

Well, When a person is biRacial, it a great oppurtunity to make a new culture for themselves(by mixing the cultures they have from their parents) and make new history from the great history that already happened. "Mixing races" is not diluted either. I think when you are biRacial it brings you to the conclusion that you are not allowed to be a racist person (Event though their is a possibility you can be biRacial and a racists) . And you are not able to be a racist person because you are those different race/ cultures mixed together and have both histories from whatever you are whether it's Asian, European, African, Hispanic, etc. Thanks, for hearing tho what I have to say!

Well I am a black girl and I am in a very good relationship w/ a white guy and he is everything I could ever want in a guy and I am in love with him. The fact that he's white or that I'm black isn't an issue; the only thing that matters is that we're in love. If we ever get married and have kids, i don't think it would be such a big deal. It's not the fact that people mix races why mixed kids aren't accepted; it's all about the state of mind people are in so if we try to educate others as well as ourselves the world would be a lot better. And remember... love sees no color; just the person and no matter who you date, marry, or whatever, don't worry about what others think; it's just mere ignorance so there is no use in feeding into it.