I'm not racist, I'm thinking of the kids

[Matt J]

Interracial couple denied marriage license

La. justice of the peace cites concerns about any children couple might have

updated 3:41 p.m. CT, Thurs., Oct . 15, 2009

HAMMOND, La. - A 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.
Neither Bardwell nor the couple immediately returned phone calls from The Associated Press . But Bardwell told the Daily Star of Hammond that he was not a racist.


Interracial couple denied marriage license - Race & ethnicity- msnbc.com

 

[John R]

they use my bathroom.

 

[organicmama]

Currently, have no comment (that I care to repeat online) except that is 2009 and the article makes me very, very nauseous.

Actually, I have heard this "accepted argument" over and over and it's sad and disgusting.

Sorry, JohnR, but I had to use the smiley on this one.

 

[Hop]

what an idiot...

 

[30ashopper]

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.

By... not treating them equally. Brilliant!

 

[kkddbb]

you got to love people that think THEY know whats best for you and your kids. what a dope!

 

[AlphaCrab]

Abuse of authority. And "justice" is part of his title?

 

[Franny]

How scarey that this person has the power to make 'judgement' calls.

 

[bluecat]

What year is this?

 

[Beanstalk]

you got to love people that think THEY know whats best for you and your kids. what a dope!

Why do you say this? The Government does this everyday. Plus I see post on this blog everyday where people are telling others how to run their lives.

As a person of color I will say I understand the concerns of this justice. The children are treated poorly by those other children as they grow up ....why? In my opinion because they were brought up to know no better by their parents. Most interracial children grow up with strong educations and good morals. Heck one has already become President of the United States. This shares with the world that as Americans we accept the Inter racial life styles. The majority has spoken by electing a fine young man from a inter racial marriage to our highest office in this country.
However children are mean at times with children of inter racial marriages, I have seen it all of my life. Maybe just maybe this judge had the "TRUTH" in his heart. But that is not always the BEST for those concerned.
With that being said, I am proud of being an American and knowing we have the ability to move forward and still hold to good moral values. God Bless America and its Inter Racial President!