A reader writes:
I am a Latina, born in the states. I have very moderate views regarding economic issues and very liberal views regarding social issues (particularly immigration and woman's rights). I am married to a white Midwesterner who works for Wall Street, identifies with the Tea Party regarding economic issues and tends to be more moderate with regards to social issues. I joke that the politics don't matter in our relationship since we cancel out each others' votes.
We have been married for three years and have the most beautiful caramel-skinned child. We're expecting a second child this year. I am a poster child for breeding Hispanic women. I often joke that my husband married me so his kids would make up part of the majority in America.
There is a little truth to it too. He loves me very much but is also very aware that this country is moving away from the whiteness he grew up with. Not all Republicans/conservatives are scared of losing homogeneity in this country – only those that are ignorant of the beauty and richness that other cultures bring to America are terrified. My husband and I are so proud to be bringing our mixed-race children into this world. We plan on educating them to the fullest and making them proud of their heritage, as well as proud Americans.
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