In January, just after he scored the winning touchdown, Ian Johnson dropped to one knee in front of his girlfriend, Chrissy Popadics and the world to ask if she would marry him.

My heart warmed at the precious moment Ian Johnson chose to share with me, a perfect stranger. That warmth was quickly followed by a sense of sorrow and pity for what I knew this young couple was about to endure.

At that instant, viewers of the Fiesta Bowl were divided in two – reminiscent of the 40’s and 50’s we have seen in old syndicated television shows.

Racial tension had again emerged – as if the previous 50 years had made little difference.

It was great that he had scored the winning touchdown to bring the underdog Boise State to the win, but heaven forbid he want to marry a white girl.

Ian and Chrissy are set to be married Saturday in Boise and unlike most weddings this wedding is having to invite wedding security because of all the racist threats they’ve received.

Having very old fashioned parents who are completely against interracial relationships and marriage, I can clearly see a persons right to their own opinion, but there are times when it’s best to have your opinion and keep your mouth shut!

My parents impressed their belief on me and I would have never thought to engage in a mixed relationship out of respect for my parents. But that doesn’t mean I’m against a persons right to fall in love with whomever they want.

I believe the relationship and marriage between Ian and Chrissy is between them and their parents. Beyond that, if anyone has a problem with it, they need to get over it! It’s none of their business.

I’d like to wish Ian and Chrissy all the happiness in the world and may the world grow color blind to the colors of their skin and share in wishing them peace and happiness in life.

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