re: Melissa Harris-Perry Gives Tear-Filled Apology

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I simply do not agree that the child was being made fun of. Certainly if the situation were entirely devoid of political players, you would at the very least think the photo was curious - I daresay, humorous - would you not? I can't believe how thin-skinned people have become.

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My first thoughts weren't political or racial. As an adoptive mother, I shook my head at the disrespect the family was given. Interracial adoption isn't always easy for the children or the family and it's bc of this type of reaction. To highlight that on a show that claims to be progressive was mind boggling.

I wasnt offended. I simply thought it was ignorant and incredibly insensitive. That child will hear plenty of that nonsense while growing up. Thankfully, he seems to have a large family to give him support and help him know he is an included and important part of the family - not just the token adopted black kid.