Safety question ?

[bsblady01]

Half and half?

What, like midgets???

my husband is black and I am white

 

[fly girl]

We fear it because we will be on major roads and these groups have been known to shut down roads and start setting stuff on fire

That can happen anywhere though.

 

[Southernmiss]

We fear it because we will be on major roads and these groups have been known to shut down roads and start setting stuff on fire

Keep alert and take back roads, in the remote chance it happens...That's what these crazies in the recent shootings want...they want attention and for people to live in fear.

 

[pat fan]

Half and half?

What, like midgets???

Answered by OP. And I do find it just a teensy bit unbelievable that you don't know what she's referring to.

 

[tcufrog]

I'm in a mixed race marriage too and the term "half and half" just rubs me the wrong way.

 

[littlejimmy]

I'm in a mixed race marriage too and the term "half and half" just rubs me the wrong way.

I actually thought she meant her family was creamy...

 

[King Schultz]

my husband is black and I am white

Okay, thanks for your reply. I just woke up from a nap and my brain isn't in gear yet.


As I said before though, I wouldn't worry. Unless you know a protest is planned for there the same time you'll be there, or along the route, I don't see cancelling your plans.

If you live like that, you'll never go anywhere.

 

[bsblady01]

Is there a way to find out when these events are planned for ahead of time

 

[Hrhpd]

he is a state trooper

Go pick up your husband's police dog, since he strangely does not reside with your husband, and bring him with you. He should be able to alert you to any danger.

 

[bsblady01]

I'm in a mixed race marriage too and the term "half and half" just rubs me the wrong way.

sorry

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

What took place in western new York is what scared me. We are a half and half family so I want to make sure we are safe

I don't understand why you think your racially diverse family would be in any kind of danger from BLM protestors...

 

[Southernmiss]

Have you discussed these fears with your husband? I think a discussion with him could go a long way to quell your fears.

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

@Goofy_Disney_Dad we need one of your patented I can't evens right now...

I really only have enough energy to invest a single one to this.

I can't even...

 

[jdb in AZ]

Is there a way to find out when these events are planned for ahead of time

Keep your radio on, tuned to a news station as you travel. They'll let you know if there's anything happening in the area you're traveling through. Or maybe you'd have less angst if you tuned out the media for awhile.

 

[LiveYourLife]

Have you discussed these fears with your husband? I think a discussion with him could go a long way to quell your fears.

Those are my sentiments as well.

 

[King Schultz]

Is there a way to find out when these events are planned for ahead of time

There's a 'find an event' link on here: http://blacklivesmatter.com/
(looks like a bullhorn).


Might be the best place to look.

 

[Goofy_Disney_Dad]

 

[momz]

Keep alert and take back roads, in the remote chance it happens...That's what these crazies want...they want attention and for people to live in fear.

I think they want their voices heard. Admittedly, racism still exists in all segments of our society. we have seen the terrible consequences when a racist person is given a little bit of authority. Lives are at stake. Black lives have been lost due to the biased judgement of individual police officers. Followed by white police lives lost due to biased actions of the individual racist shooter in Dallas. It is all so very very wrong!

The protesters are frustrated that the existence of racism and bias is still being denied. The protests get out of hand because they are symbolically yelling louder and louder. To label all protesters and "these crazies" contributes to the problem. They want to be heard and unfortunately too often their peaceful protests get no attention so the protesting escalates and the opinions of the people who label them as "these crazies" are made stronger.

Our law enforcement leaders need to take a stand and make it clear that racism and racially biased judgement decisions will not be tolerated. It has to end. Otherwise our society is doomed.

 

[msjprincess]

Keep your radio on, tuned to a news station as you travel. They'll let you know if there's anything happening in the area you're traveling through. Or maybe you'd have less angst if you tuned out the media for awhile.

Those numbers are a bit deceiving since there are more that 5 times as many white people in the Us than black people.

 

[kimblebee]

I really only have enough energy to invest a single one to this.

I can't even...

Thank you