[Michele]

Are you sure that you’re not in denial of your ancestry? You’re certainly entitled to your opinion about art, that is the beauty of freedom of speech, but to criticize someone for displaying any kind of art in their home is utterly ridiculous and inappropriate. By the way, I’m not sure if you realize this or not, but Monet isn’t ‘American.’ So, I guess unless you live in Europe then you should take his painting down. Guess you’ll have to replace Monet with Norman Rockwell…I hope you like him, after all, it is ‘American art.’ It sounds just as ridiculous when I say that doesn’t it? Also, in case you didn’t know, African culture IS a part of American culture. Europeans were not the first to settle on American soil, in case you didn’t know that either. Our country, no matter how wrong or right you may think it is, was and is based on diversity. And we are now coming to a point in history when we are learning to appreciate, accept and embrace diversity, including all cultural aspects like art, for instance. It has nothing to do with insecurity, it has everything to do with cultural pride. Educate yourself, it’s empowering.

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Name : Michele, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Religion : Catholic, Age : 21, City : Waterloo, State : IA, Country : United States, Occupation : Full Time Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Michele]

You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I honestly believe you are using your daughter as an excuse for why it is ok to be racist. Because that is what you are displaying, is racist jargon. Were you confused because of your Irish/Italian heritage? Not only are they different races, but also different nationalities. You probably don’t consider yourself multi-ethnic but you are. Just because both of your parents’ skin colors are white doesn’t mean that you are not the product of a ‘mixing of the races.’ By you denying this, you are saying that as long as those of European descent mix, then it’s ok. Are we not all humans? It isn’t like we want to breed or have relationships with other species. If anything, don’t you think that your racist attitude could ‘confuse’ your daughter as well convey your predjudice to her? Speaking from experience of being the product of an interracial marriage, I can’t say that I could have been raised in a family with more love and acceptance in it. In fact, it is my opinion that being in a family with differing ethnic/racial backgrounds has made me appreciate diversity and be a more accepting person. So, if your going to maintain your racist views, then fine. But do us the common courtesy of admitting to it instead of using your daughter as a mask.

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Name : Michele, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Religion : Catholic, Age : 21, City : Waterloo, State : IA, Country : United States, Occupation : Full Time Student, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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