"WWYD"

I watched an episode of "What Would You Do" on Dateline tonight.  I always find the situations quite interesting and challenging.  I always wonder if I would do or say anything in those situations.  One of the situations was particularly interesting.  They had a mixed couple (white girl, black guy) meeting with their parents in a restaurant to tell them they were getting married (all of which are actors).  The parents on both sides were not happy at all and were publicly opposed to their decision.  It was interesting to see the different approaches and comments from people in the restaurant who were bothered by the parents comments.  My favorite comment by one of the parents was: "You're too young and you're too young.  And not to state the obvious elephant in the room, but you're too white and you're too black for you to be together."  I know those thoughts & feelings still exist today, which is a bit sad, but I understand it.  One of the men who stepped in actually said he would react the same if it were his child, but at the same time told the couple they should be together if they truly loved each other.  It is a challenging thought.  So many people take a stand on issues that don't directly affect them, but the real test is when they must confront the issue personally.  Even though I'm in a inter-racial, cross cultural marriage, I ask myself how I'd feel if faced with this issue.  I'm sure that sounds crazy, but until faced with that situation, I can only ponder what I would do.