I have seen a recent slew of events involving hate crimes against Asian people especially against Asian women.

Why would someone attack to harm and kill based upon outward appearance or because their cultural norms are different is beyond my comprehension.

I am an American mixed with a lot of different cultures and races. My wife is Asian. Filipina to be exact. Our children will be mixed Asian, Caucasian, American Indian (I am part Choctaw), Middle Eastern (Turkish and a few others, African (Cameroon) and many other things.

But to me, we are all human. We share a common blood as humans. And this hate needs to stop. I hope I never have to defend my wife in a physical confrontation but I will if it comes down to it. I have fought before and though I hate hurting people, all bets are off if you hurt or attempt to hurt my wife, children, or any family or friends.

The world will also be a better place if we all stopped hating. There is no reason or need for it.

No more hate means no more violence.

No more violence means more peace.

More peace means everyone's happiness increases.

The attached pictures are of my wife and myself. She is a sweet nice person. Why anyone would hate based on outward appearance should qualify the hater for isolation from the rest of us.

Kevin Dewayne Hughes