16. I believe some of You have taken this too far- it's not about being freaking black or slaves. Although that's what you say. Read the article for what it is and put up your "race " card.

Posted at 4:35PM on Nov 14th 2006 by carey

17. Okay, I wasn't going to say anything and I realize I am commenting on a different post but reading the "racist" comments on this post set me off. I was originally going to post this under the racial comment Queen Latifah's friend made, but I'll put it under this since it seems more appropriate. Why is it that when a black person makes any type of negative comment about a white person and is not considered a "racial" comment. The minute a white person says or writes anything negative about a black person, or for goodness sake now it's a black dog, it is a huge racial controversy? Please someone tell me why that is.

Posted at 4:40PM on Nov 14th 2006 by Buttercup

18. That's it for me and TMZ, I will NEVER visit your site again. Yes racism is alive and well in America. Your headline is living proof of that. The pause after the word "black:" is utterly despicable! I hope Keith makes you the Worst Person in the World."

Posted at 5:10PM on Nov 14th 2006 by TMZ is as racist as can be

19. PUPPIES ARE BETTER THAN PEOPLE.

Posted at 5:14PM on Nov 14th 2006 by diane

20. SHUT UP YOUR WHINING. IT'S NOT OFFENSIVE. IF IT WAS A WHITE DOG IT WOULDN'T OFFEND WHITE PEOPLE.
AND YES PEOPLE WERE RACIST ABOUT MADONNA'S BABY, BUT THIS ISN'T. STFU.

Posted at 5:14PM on Nov 14th 2006 by diane

21. Usually you have the best breaking stories out there. But not only is this a non-story, you have actually equated an African child with a black puppy. This is absolutely shameful reporting, as well as being insulting to Africans, African Americans, and readers of all persuasions. Somehow I don't think even Felicity Huffman will be pleased with the publicity... Sooo not funny, TMZ.

Posted at 5:21PM on Nov 14th 2006 by Janine

22. # 11 what are you talking about? David was not taken from his family he was dropped of at 2 mon. by his father who never even come to see him at all!

Posted at 6:27PM on Nov 14th 2006 by girly

23. That is the worst comparison that I have every read and you really should be ashamed that you could even print something that degrading on you website. That is just unbelievable. It should be retracted and someone should apologize for such a ugly comment. You should not be comparing that child to a dog. Just unbelievable.

Posted at 6:40PM on Nov 14th 2006 by B A Player

24. #23 IT'S NOT OFFENSIVE. PUPPIES ARE THE BEST! GET OFF IT.

Posted at 8:11PM on Nov 14th 2006 by diane

25. Really, is it necessary to compare a child to a dog? That is absolutely disgusting and racist. And no, we will not get over it when people are always trying to degrade black people to the lowest denominator. Yes, Madonna's adoption was handled sloppily, but the vitriol that she has received has been nothing but YT's racism slipping out as usual. We're all doomed as a nation since we all hate each other so much.

Posted at 10:29PM on Nov 14th 2006 by anallightbulb

26. OKAY... that does it for me. Quite a few females at work (a large financial corporation) get together at lunch to read the "rags" on TMZ - that is, until today. I cannot believe that you people are comparing a black child to a black dog. Isn't this 2006????? Just call me MONKEY!

Posted at 11:54PM on Nov 14th 2006 by Lynn

27. I wish racist posts like this surprised me but they are coming all too common especially with the Internet giving people the anonymity to say whatever hateful, ignorant statements they want without facing consequences. TMZ is now just another site I'll be deleting from my bookmarks due to this article. Black people are human and should not be compared to an animal, plain and simple! Felicity Huffman adopting a dog has no correlation what so ever to Madonna's adoption of a child and this story shows a seriously poor lack of judgement on the part of the author as well as the site that allows this to the published.

#17 I don't understand how you can ask that generalized question stereotyping a whole race of people and expect a serious response. Not to attack you but this type of question is a pet peeve of mine. Please understand that black people like any other group of people are comprised of many individuals! We are all different, we have different opinions, we come from different upbrings/backgrounds. I'm so tired of having people ask general "black people" questions, no one person can speak for an entire race. No one person can be the spokesperson for blacks (or any other group)!

I have a severe problem with people who try and lump all people of one nationality/color/race/etc. into one mold. Try seeing people as what they are, unique and individual HUMAN BEINGS instead of as some alien, outside group. If you don't argree with something a black person or even several black people have commented please realize that is their opinion and they don't speak for all of us. Take it up with that person. I would never look to a random white person to speak for white people everywhere!

Posted at 1:39AM on Nov 15th 2006 by BayBB

28. I 'm happy to know I'm not crazy. This was offensive, racist and totaly disgusting.

Posted at 4:07AM on Nov 15th 2006 by Brenda

29. Okay, is it me or do the offended posters all sound the same? You know it wasn't racist, so why don't you all stop acting like you're so much more enlightened
and realize it wasn't comparing a child to a dog. I suppose using the term "adoption" whether it is for a human or a dog is offensive to you ( you one person).

Posted at 5:06AM on Nov 15th 2006 by Black-eyed pea

30. Yay. I'm glad a cute puppy gets a home. What a sweet thing!

Posted at 5:10AM on Nov 15th 2006 by Golden girl