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Some comments have criticized Armentrout for pointing out the two have different racial backgrounds. He said these people are missing the point.

\"It's like we can’t communicate about differences because we have been pretending they don’t exist,\" he said. \"They do exist, and we should embrace them, whether it's race, religion or politics.\"

Joseph Wright praised Armentrout for how he's raised his daughter, too.

\"What really impressed me is Kevin, the father, and his wife allowing her to be around in those different races,\" he told \"GMA.\" \"It was genuine. And I am proud of Kevin and his wife for not being the same, not holding back, letting her see the world as it should be.\"

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Courtesy Kevin Armentrout
PHOTO: Kevin Armentrout's daughter, Carter Jean, interacts with a kind stranger on a recent trip.
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Since the post has gone viral, Armentrout said he has spoken to Wright.

\"He's a man filled with love and compassion,\" Armentrout said.

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