Last night, my son asked me to protect his mom.

[cayugafalls]

We were talking about the recent events and escalating hate directed at the Black, Asian, and LGBTQ community and he asked me what I was going to do about it.

I'm a white guy. My wife is Asian and my son looks Asian as well. We are blood. Our bond is very deep and my love for him and his mother knows no bounds.

I've had to deal with this before, bullying of my son in school to the point where he would no longer ride the bus, because he was to afraid and done with the continual taunting, a pair of racists trying to run my wife and I off the road, while brandishing a pistol (fortunately, they were in a beater truck and we were in a Mercedes, so I was able to lose them easily). My wife has had a redneck boss tell her he could not understand her and FORCE her to take an ESL course in order to continue her job (she spoke better English than that dumb hick).

The above were all relatively minor to my biggest fear, racist attacks on their body. I have been fighting it since the 60's.

Then we spend four years with this dumb fucking fake rich guy and his turd entourage and they make it OK to openly target, beat and kill, my loves and anyone that does not look like them.

Now, his 'fake christian" followers want to talk about feeling cancelled if they use hateful speech. They want to play the fucking victim. Really? Really? Their the victim? What the absolute bizzarro world bullshit is making them say such a stupid ignorant thing, oh yea, an ex-Dumpster Fire pResident and his clan of Turd droppings.

Fuck Them.

Non-whites have been the victim for far to long.

Like that 70 year old woman who grabbed a 2 x 4 and beat that racist "white" fuck half to death, we are done sitting down. I am done protesting.

I promised my son I would protect his mom and asked him to be careful (like I have so many, many, many times before).

I am done protesting.

Fuck with me or my family and I will beat the living crap out of you and hold my head high as they haul your ugly racist ass off on a stretcher.

Fuck the racists.

Please, excuse my language, I am so done talking.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. K & R!

[Solly Mack]

2. K&R

[Hugh_Lebowski]

3. [phone] my friend ...

Kick some ass, brother (if needed).

[cayugafalls]

4. If it is warranted, I will do what needs to be done.

I am not a violent man, but I am done being fearful and sitting down and protesting or talking with these ignorant racists.

Done.

Thank you for the support, my friend.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

5. It would be a privilege to be there beside you defending your family & honor my friend ...

[pidge]

6. My white son has been married to an Asian for 25 years,a son and daughter

born to them---never any problems. May be different in different areas.



.

[cayugafalls]

8. Good.

[multigraincracker]

7. K & R

I'll be one of those watching out for you. There are lots of us.

[blm]

9. Fvckin' A, cay.

[brush]

10. I'm with you. The basketball player Jeremy Lin was interviewed...

recently and said it's time for Asian Americans to start fighting back instead of keeping a low profile so as not to be noticed. I'm sure if that happens allies will come out in support like with the BLM movement.

[cayugafalls]

18. I agree.

[SoCal Roomba]

11. I'm right there with you.

My wife is Asian and is developing extreme anxiety over the recent events, to the point that she doesn’t want to leave the house out of fear. I’ve been trying to explain to her that giving in to fear lets these assholes win. However, that’s hard to do when you’re genuinely in fear that some crazed Trump rando will blame you for his election loss simply because of your ethnicity and try to hurt you.

If a mother fucker says or tries something when I’m with my family. Well, I’ve been waiting for an excuse to punch a Nazi.

Good luck to you and yours, and remember we’re all in this fight together.

[cayugafalls]

16. Yes, and thank you for the kind words.

May you and yours be protected and loved for all time.

[Treefrog]

12. That totally cool elderly lady in San Fran put a guy on a stretcher. Love it!

Hate violence, but she did what needed what to be done.

[niyad]

29. What pisses me off about that situation is that NOBODY stepped in to help her. According to her

relative, she has sustained serious injuries.

[Treefrog]

34. That hit me too. A tiny little lady hit in the face by a large man. I'm not very big myself, but

I’d have at least kicked him in the shin.

[mnhtnbb]

53. I would aim that kick a little higher.

[demtenjeep]

13. Thank you

Truly heartfelt.


May you always be protected -you and your whole family.


We love you.

[cayugafalls]

17. ...

Wow, thank you, demtenjeep...

I love you all as well.

[Aristus]

14. ...

[cayugafalls]

20. My friend...

...and if I laugh at any mortal thing, 'tis that I may not weep - Lord Byron

Always loved your signature line.

[Aristus]

23. Thank you. It's one of my favorites.

My grandson is 1/8 Japanese. Except for his huge, luminous brown eyes and dark hair, there's not much about him that points to this. He's very proud of that one-eighth, but right now, I'm glad nobody would target him based on his looks. I can't imagine the fear and pain this is causing you and your family. Please stay safe, all of you.

[bdamomma]

15. Family first

I think there are many people who feel the same as you. Remnants of vile spewing from the former regime who have done this.

[aggiesal]

19. I will sign up to protect any Asian, Black or LGBTQ person ...

I see being harassed or attacked.

[niyad]

54. You just reminded me of the safety pin movement several years ago. And I just saw mine a few

days ago. Time to wear it again.

[hunter]

21. My grandfather called my wife a "Mexican girl" and boycotted our wedding.

Men in his White Wild West family simply didn't marry Mexican girls, especially the darker Native American sort.

To his credit he got over it.

Part of that may have been he was scared of her.

He was a rocket engineer but she could sink all his ships with her math.

Our children nearly always seek out their mom first for protection.

I'm only called in when they need a Berserker.



I'm not proud of that.

[cayugafalls]

22. I'm usually a Berserker with language...time to step up though.

[hunter]

28. Berserker never ends well for me.

All I got was this PTSD.

I'd rather have gone home with the tee shirt instead of the scars.

[cayugafalls]

33. We got you.

I can't imagine, but know you are loved.

[hunter]

35. .

[Evolve Dammit]

24. Agree 100%. Enough of the racism and white trash victimhood. It's total BS. nt

[FakeNoose]

25. I totally get you, and I share your abhorrence of racism

My (white) son is happily married to a Filpino woman who was born in the USA. As far as I'm concerned she's as "American" as we are. They have an adorable boy who's now a teenager and shows Filipino-American physical features but he's also sweet-natured and brilliant. If my grandson is ever tested for IQ I'm sure they'll find out he's a genius, but that's beside the point. My kids live in Manhattan NYC where most neighborhoods are racially mixed and the school system is geared towards handling gifted children of whatever race. If they were in Oklahoma or Alabama, it might be a different story.

The way I see it, families need to assess the danger and speak frankly with their loved ones, and perhaps decide if maybe they might be better off living somewhere else. I realize it's a personal decision and often it's a hard thing for everyone to agree on. Not all parts of the country are racist, and the closer you are to a large metropolitan area, the better your chances of finding happy, welcoming neighbors and friends.

[cayugafalls]

30. We are definitely discussing all possibilities.

But right now with my son in college, moving is out of the question.

Moving back to Texas years ago was a mistake, but it had to be done.

Now we are here and have to live with the reality of the world. Threats come from all side. Best to be prepared and discuss how to handle them than to stick your head in the sand and chant, la la la...

[FakeNoose]

40. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this

Good luck to you and your family, my dear friend.

[calimary]

26. No need to apologize!

Right there with ya! Including the language, DAMMIT! I learned it in Catholic school...


Virtual

[cayugafalls]

32. Thank you for the hugs...much needed.

[niyad]

27. And if it happens within my sight, this old white woman and her oak staff will be there beside you.

After reading how none of the onlookers did anything to help that elderly Asian woman, after the numerous attacks on so many, after 172 f'n woman-hating assholes voted AGAINST VAWA, it is going everywhere with me. Not because I am frightened, but because I am ANGRY.

[cayugafalls]

31. Angry...yep.

Not afraid anymore. Angry and done talking with racists.

If they want to spew any garbage while I am around, they will have to plug their ears.

Thank you for the support...my cane has some hidden tricks as well. I don't even really need a cane, lol.

[niyad]

42. As for language, I think that I could make their ears bleed. I have a very useful vocabulary.

Sword?

[cayugafalls]

45. Stun...

[niyad]

55. Ohhhhhh, very clever!

[Jay25]

36. Understandable.

[Ferrets are Cool]

37. K and R

[Mickju]

38. I'm so sorry this is happening.

It infuriates me and makes me very sad. I have close Asian friends and I fear for their safety now. I never did before Trump.

[Progressive Jones]

39. K & R

[I_UndergroundPanther]

41. Agree💯,fuck the racists

They need to be rejected and shut up by words or if nessesary fists.

Racists are scumbags who should have no place,no voice and no power in a decent society.

I bet 9 out of 10 racists are narcissistic or sociopaths.

Fuck racist bullies and abusers ,abusive words. Any bully's actions against others should have severe consequences.

No bully or racist is a victim when they are the one making a *choice* to abuse or attack someone else.

[cayugafalls]

48. Rejected and repudiated at all turns.

Use words to eliminate them, swing only when needed...lol.

[OldBaldy1701E]

43. I have said this before

If I were ever witness to something like this, I would beat their asses and sit laughing in a jail cell if I had to. Screw what is legal, I am doing what is just.

[cayugafalls]

47. +10000

I will gladly smile while having my picture taken...

[smirkymonkey]

44. I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through, cayugafalls.

I wish all of you the best and my heart is with you.

[cayugafalls]

46. Thank you.

We will come out the other side stronger and better.

[mzmolly]

49. I'm so sorry and I can't imagine how you're feeling.

Yes, take care of you and yours and know that we're all here for you.

[cayugafalls]

51. Thank you mzmolly...

I am overwhelmed with the support.

I do so love DU and all who come here...

[JPPaverage]

50. I hear ya brother

I am married to an Asian woman as well and she has an Asian daughter. I may not be her biological father but I'm dad. And I'm right there with you. Mess with my Asian wife and/or daughter and you will pay the price. Keep on fighting the good fight. And know you've got a brother in arms (so to speak) in Iowa.

[cayugafalls]

52. It should not be this way.

Stay well, friend.

[The Wizard]

56. With pain comes awareness.

Very primitive but effective.

[TheJillMill]

57. Possible Protection from Violence

My sons have Native roots through my former husband and the three of them in relationships have Native partners and children with these women; my grandchildren are all enrolled in various US and Canadian nations. I worry too much about (too upsetting to spell out the acronym) MMIW (women) or MMIR (for relatives because violence also affects men and children) so sent them high volume personal protection alarms to put on their keychains if ever confronted though I don't know how seriously they are taking it. It might be a good idea for all vulnerable people to carry them.

[SayItLoud]

58. I can relate and identify with everything you wrote.

I feel your pain and have felt the pain.

No bipartisanship can happen. We must face it, confront it and vote them the fuck into oblivion.

[Irish_Dem]

59. I'm white. My daughter is Chinese.

I am very worried about her now.
And like you, if anyone goes after her, I will beat the guy half to death.

[BobTheSubgenius]

60. Although born in Victoria, and have been back here for 42 years,

I spent all my school years in Vancouver. A little anecdote to start this off. When I brought home my Grade One class picture, my dad saw a boy who came to be my friend - Harv Yen. As far as my father knew, Harvey was, if not the first non-white kid I'd seen, certainly the first one I had interaction with. Wanting to know my reaction my father - absolutely NOT a racist - said "I see you have a Chinese boy in your class."

He talked of my reaction many times over the years. Apparently, I looked puzzled, then said "No one in my class speaks Chinese." Out of the mouths of babes...

Anyway, the Van local news did a piece on the massively shifting demographics in Vancouver, and happened to pick the 30-year stretch from the same year we moved there, to what was then the present. Mid-80s.

I might have these numbers switched, but it makes no difference in the calculation.

In the mid-50's, fully 67% of Vancouver's population was of Anglo descent. Not "white," but Anglo. Add the various other European groups, and it was a very high percentage indeed. Thriving Italian, Greek, Ukranian populations, and more besides.

By the time of that report, that "67% Anglo" had become "63% Asian." As I said....massive demographic switch. It hasn't been 100% smooth going, but a fair amount of the friction, even violence, is between and among various Asian groups.

I suppose some people just feel the need to be tribal.