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Posted: 10/15/09 at 4:54pm
So, you thought the whole interracial marriage issue was resolved and in the past... not so in Louisiana.
"Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.
Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, says it is his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long.
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Bardwell said he has discussed the topic with blacks and whites, along with witnessing some interracial marriages. He came to the conclusion that most of black society does not readily accept offspring of such relationships, and neither does white society, he said.
"I don't do interracial marriages because I don't want to put children in a situation they didn't bring on themselves," Bardwell said. "In my heart, I feel the children will later suffer."
If he does an interracial marriage for one couple, he must do the same for all, he said.
"I try to treat everyone equally," he said."
Ummmm - the fact that he does not realize that by not marrying an interracial couple specifically means that he is not treating everyone equally is just astounding. I hope this guy gets kicked off the court.
And, I guess that the whole fact that Obama is a bi-racial is also lost on him. Louisiana is certainly amazing.
Interracial Couple Denied Marriage License By Louisiana Judge
"Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of concern for any children the couple might have.
Keith Bardwell, justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, says it is his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long.
...
Bardwell said he has discussed the topic with blacks and whites, along with witnessing some interracial marriages. He came to the conclusion that most of black society does not readily accept offspring of such relationships, and neither does white society, he said.
"I don't do interracial marriages because I don't want to put children in a situation they didn't bring on themselves," Bardwell said. "In my heart, I feel the children will later suffer."
If he does an interracial marriage for one couple, he must do the same for all, he said.
"I try to treat everyone equally," he said."
Ummmm - the fact that he does not realize that by not marrying an interracial couple specifically means that he is not treating everyone equally is just astounding. I hope this guy gets kicked off the court.
And, I guess that the whole fact that Obama is a bi-racial is also lost on him. Louisiana is certainly amazing.
Interracial Couple Denied Marriage License By Louisiana Judge
