I absolutely and positively agree with Michele that we need to not ask that question. It is the ugliest question to come down the road since was Kennedy going to be ruled by the pope, and I would say uglier. We must not perpetuate it. What does that say to Creole people, and Metis, and "half-beeds", pardon the expression. To everyone of mixed race, some of which was not by voluntary mating. Like Michele O. says, it hurts the children, many of whom these days have multiple heritages. The press should stop asking that, politicians should stop asking that. I would say How Dare You Ask That if I were running. But then I would lose a few votes. mg