Wollfy I am sooo sorry to hear that happen to you, esp. since we live in the same area, you just don't think about it happening where you feel safe...you home. The ignorance of some. Call the police and report it

When I saw who it happened to I felt even more angry. Not that I wouldn't be angry, but after talking to you here and helping you out with looking for a pup I feel like I know you even better. I am so happy your baby didn't get hurt, but sorry that you did!

Moose and Lil Bear give you puppy kisses and a lick on the face. :aimeeyork :aimeeyork

I send you a :girl_hug:

Ugh! I am so sorry you have had to indure that today. Know that while many people are seriously flawed in their views on race and culture, there area many people who are not. I'm impressed with your ability to forgive. Your mother sounds like a very wise woman.

There are no limits to the ignorance and hate some people hold in them. I wonder if those ignorant half-wits realize they just committed FEDERAL crime. Yes, racial assaults are federal when they are done expressly to deny someone their legal rights. You were assaulted doing only what the law allows you to do. It is probably a bit late to report the incident and your family might think it is best to just let it go and not harbor the kind of hate that those devils do.
That is my understanding of the laws but I am not a lawyer..

Your mom is a wise woman. I am proud that she is able to give you such good advice. I am SO sorry this happened to you today. :( Those bottom-dwellers really make me sick. I don't understand racism at all. All because of the color of someone's skin??? How much more immature and stupid can people be????

I have bi-racial nieces and nephews...and you know what? They are just as beautiful as can be and I couldn't love them more. I am half Mexican and I have adopted a daughter from Guatemala. I LOVE that our family is sort of like a melting pot. :)

In the last few years, the Hispanic culture in Indiana has really increased. Of course I love it...I think Hispanic people are beautiful and come from a really loving family oriented society. But, there are times when people say "these Mexican's this and these Mexican's that." I love pointing out to them that I am half Mexican. I don't like the "Mexican's" comment at all. Why not say "Mexican people, or Mexican men." It's just as racially unacceptable to say "those Mexican's" as it is to say "those Blacks" in my opinion. Oh, and my lease favorite comment is "I have to admit, those Mexican's are really hard workers." As if there is something wrong with that....or that is all "they" are good for? I don't get it at all. :confused:

I am already teaching my children to love and appreciate people from all races. When I was a little girl, my mom always bought us a black baby doll, or black Barbie to help us realize that people come in all different shades and to love everyone regardless of the way one looks. I do the same with my daughters. I also tell my son that I don't care who he chooses for a girl friend or wife...black, white, Asian, etc....what matters is what she is like on the inside. If parent's everywhere could just teach love instead of being an example of ignorance and hate, the world would be a much happier place.

I think most everyone of every race has experienced racism at some point in their life. I've never had a rock thrown at me, thank God. I am just sick that you had to go through that and I am really glad you didn't get anymore hurt than you did.

How sad for people who live such little lives that they can't see past the color of their own nose and see the people of the world for what they are....shades of beautiful colors that make us all unique and beautiful.

Jesus teaches us to love our ememies and to pray for those who persecute us. It is a tough example to follow, but it sounds like you have a big enough heart to be able to embrace the idea.

I hope you are feeling better. Just remember...not all people are ignorant and not all people have hate in their hearts. Also remember that there is a higher power and He will make sure we are all held accountable for our actions.

Take care,

Just wanted to add....no one should be judged for the way they look...but people should and will be judged for the way they behave. Those cowardly "men" will have to stand before the ultimate Judge someday and explain their answers to Him. Wouldn't we all like to have a front row seat to hear that!!!

I am so sorry for what happened! People and so small and ignorant sometimes. I am thankful that people such as that make up such a small percentage of this country. Your Mom sounds like a very wise lady! Please be careful when you are out alone ... that's the Mom in me!

Mean people suck.
 

There are more good people than bad out there. They are ignorant.
Just remember what goes around comes around 7 fold. Keep your head up and be proud of your heritage and who you are.

{{{{{{{{{ Hugs, Teri}}}}}}}}}}}

Sorry people can be very cruel and ignorant. I can't tell you to ignore it, because I know how it feel, cause I know it still hurts. I think the first time I was called that I was working my afterschool job( over 10 yrs ago) I was waiting on someone else, and this lady simply called me a dumb lazy "N". The other lady I was waiting on, who was also white...Cursed her out, but it still bothered me. I have since learned that you take the power out of the "users" hand by just ignoring them. So keep your head up....and if you see that truck again, right down the tag number because that was completely a hate crime. And take pictures....file a police report.

That is terrible. It is sad that people think and behave that way. Too bad the rock didn't miss you both but I'm glad you were fast enough to keep it from hitting Baby Jane. Your mom is a very smart lady. It is good that you forgive them but be careful, sometimes people like that get bolder and more crazy. I tell my kids not to walk around afraid but be aware of the people and possible dangers around you.

I am seriously niave!!!!! I am actually shocked that this still goes on today!!!
I am reading these posts with my mouth hanging open.

On another note, Bitsy, my son is 1/2 guatemalan - I just thought that was an odd coincidence:)-

Wolfie,
Im so sorry that something so awful happened to you. If you haven't reported the incident I think you defenitely should. Im happy thou that you have wonderful parents. Some people are so ignorant and mean, but those guys will get theres.

that is soooo terriable. i'm sorry you had to go through that. i don't know why people have to be so rude. i can't believe he threw a rock at your dog. that was very brave of you to get in the way and let it hit you. those men are such idiots. i cant stand people like that. just remember that there are a lot more nice people in the world than bad. and we're here for you whenever you need it.

I just wanted to add that that is wonderful. that is very deep and awsome advice!!!! good job!

That is horrible!!! It would have been good to get their license plate number...aggrivated assult! I am so sorry! I hate people like that! They just make me sick to my stomach! :(

I completely agree Mojo! If all of us did look the same, it would be a boring world. Nothing would set us apart from our neighbors, and no one would be unique.

Bitsy, I agree! Some people can be so cruel because of the way others look!

Jhordan, I am so sorry that you had to experience that. People can be so rude and obnoxious. They are just cowards. Prejudice people are so ignorant. I know many racist people and I hate when they talk about blacks, spanish people, etc. Some of my friends even freaked out because they thought we were going to have a black pope! So I freaked out and set them in their place!

I feel so horrible that this happened to you Jhordan, but I am glad that you have a very wonderful, wise mother to help you through it. She speaks the truth! As far as skin color goes, I could care less what color anyone is! You would be my friend even if you were BLUE! LOL! One time, I had an assignment for school to write a story and I based it on racism with people who lived on a rainbow because our world is just so full of prejudices. People just need to get over it! Jhordan, stay strong and just ignore people like that. They are just a bunch of friggen jerks!

Bitsy, I loved your repsonse! It is so true! I loved when you talked about Jesus and how were supposed to love our enemies! Thanks for writing that Bitsy! It is something that everyone should read!

Also, I am so glad that you are teaching your children that people come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, religions, races, etc. It is just too bad that not all parents are like you. Many people from my class are very racist, and I know that this is because of their parents who are also VERY racist. Why can't everyone just accept each other and teach their children to do the same?

I just read this and the first thing I thought,ignorance and racism is not dead. It took 50 years to bring a racist killer to justice in the south and still 6 got away with murder. . We think of racism as being in those states, but it is alive and well(Sorry I do not mean that as good!) all over our wonderful country. I, for one, apologize for the indescribable behavior of those ignorant, unloving, inhuman-beings.
I have wondered if they consider themselves Christian and if so, wonder what they would do if, at the Pearly Gates, St. Peter were black!!!!
Sorry if I have offended anyone with this remark but I have considered this on many occasions.

I don't think racism will ever die because ignorance and stupidity will never die with it.
Being an asian person, my whole life I had to deal with it once. And that was in middle school because someone yelled out to me "Go back to Hong Kong!". I turned around and merely laughed at him because I wasn't even from Hong Kong to begin with. Sometimes, being the age that I am.. I run into a lot of idiots that think they can be funny and call me "Chink" or say "Ching chong". I embrace it because I know I am different and I know I stand out.

Jhordan, I'm sorry about your encounter with such you-know-whats. And I'm glad to hear that Jane is okay and did not get hit with a rock. But, I think at your age you begin to learn these little glitches in society but you also have to understand them. I think you should just ignore people like that and tell yourself that they are taking out THEIR time to acknowledge you and whether it's with a "Hello" or a "F*** you", they are giving that time to you. It's something to laugh about. And you'd have to forgive them because they were raised the wrong way and you weren't.

I feel sorry for these types of people and even though they will never go away, the closest place you can get is to ignore them. :p

:thumbdown That is awful!!! BIG thumbs down to those jerks! The ignorance of some people is just horrible sometimes. I hope you feel better and get lots of Yorkie kisses to cheer you up......sending you a BIG HUG from me as well........ :hug:

So sorry to hear what those A$$ Holes said :mad: . Sounds like those guys where out just to start trouble and you just happened to be there. So sorry!

There's are way to many people on this earth that need to take a good look in the mirror! It sickens me to no end how people can act like that towards other. The sit up on this pedistal as though they are perfect, when in fact THEY are the ones with flaws.

Parents need to also work a little harder to prevent the ignorance that the words is overcome with. To me, kids are getting worse and worse.

Kinda like they say "monkey see monkey do". If they see other (mom, dad, sister, etc) acting like that then they to will follow in those footsteps. Granted its not always the parents fault, but they can do their parent to educate their kids. They need to inform them that what they are doing may seem like a joke to them, but to others it is very hurtful and offensive. Im sure they would feel awful if someone turned the tables and did that to them!

Sorry, I didn't check the date before I posted. The thought is still the same...

People can be so mean!!! Bert and I send you love.

First of all, sweetie I know what you're feeling right now.. I'm asian and it's pretty amazing how uneducated some people are. Even the educated ones ask the silliest questions.... I have been asked if I ate dogs!!!! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! This offended me the most because I've adored dogs all my life. I have never laid a finger on all of my pets. People would sometimes drag their words trying to speak a lil slower because they think I couldn't comprehend. My English teacher in 10th grade who's Japanese came across a security guard who asked her if she spoke English and was pointing to his ear (picture chris tucker from the movie rush hour). My English teacher said "Young man, I teach English". hah!

It's unfortunate that there is so much racism still prevailent today. I too have many run-in's with racial comments and some people truly don't know it's offensive. (I too have had the do you eat dog questions or do you bury kimchee and how could you eat rotten cabbage comments).
Sad thing is, people don't realize it. When I use to tell my boyfriend of people being racist, sometimes it's not even the comments they make it's how they just stare at you, he'd always say "your being too sensitive". I told him he doesn't know what I'm going through or understand it since it's never happened to him and it's happened to me all my life (he's caucasian) . He never understood it until he was out with my son a few years ago (who is half asian/white) and was playing on playground at McDonalds with some other kids (one kid was getting rough and pushing the other kids around and my son pushed back) when the kids mom yells out to my boyfriend, "you need to get your chinese kid before I get the manager!" My boyfriend was taken back and the only that popped into his head to say to her was "he's not chinese". She literally rolled her eyes and said "whatever!" My boyfriend took my son out of there not because he did anything wrong but to get away from that lady. After that incident, he came home and was like honey I just had a racist experience happen to me and Darion. Fortunately, my son didn't know what went on.
I may be a lil 'sensitive' when people look at me as if inspecting a weird alien creature, or people making dumb comments or questions, but I can only shrug off the dirty looks and try to educate those that asks those off the wall questions.
I hope you know that you are not alone Jhordan and the best way we can get through to those that are ignorant is to not stoop to their level but be a better person than them.
I teach my children that people come in all diff shapes, sizes, colors, religion, etc and that you should never ever dislike a person for their outter appearance but if you don't like them it's cause it's how they treat you and how they are as a person.

I just want to let you know that I feel horrible that you had to go through this..my mother is german but my fathjer is puerto rican and guatemalen..I am light skinned as compared to my brother who is darker then me...many people assume that I am italian until they see my last name...I was told by a prinicipal once at my school that he never realized I was a s***k..(explicitive for a hispanic person)..I was so young and I didn't understand why that was bad???? Needless to sasy my tia went up there and he got into a lot of trouble..but sometimes people will look at me and come up to me and ask is I am "mixed"...I have learned to ignore people and their ignorance..I am too educated to stoop to their level..as my abuelita always said.."I am uneducated and so I have to clean ##### (this wealthy lady) home..they think they are better then me because they have the power and money to command me on what I have to do and the ability to scare me in doing what they say for fear I may lose my job...BUT I do this so that my children and grandchildren can go on to college, become educated, never have to be treated like dirt, and be able to walk with their head up but also know to treat everyone as their brother and sister no matter trheir ignorance." She has since gone back to her country and is very ill....but I remember this as a saying that my mother used to always tell me and that my grandmother used to tell me when I was young. I have since been the first one to go to college and graduate and I will be going onto graduate school...my bf's family is from El Salvador and he too will be the first to graduate college..DON'T LET anyone's ignorance hold you back...and just let their racism make you stronger

That was a great response! You are very wise and it makes me so happy that you are teaching your children values. Many kids of this generation are racist because they weren't taught those important values and some are even encouraged by their parents to be that way. I am sure that your advice will amke Jhordan feel better.