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Another reason why Louisiana sucks.

This is about an AP article found on msnbc.com, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33332436/ns/us_news-race_and_ethnicity/

  Keith Bardwell, a justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish refused to issue a marrage license to an interracial couple.  He claims, "I do ceremonies for black couples right here in my house," Bardwell said. "My main concern is for the children."  Bardwell claims not to be a racist.  He feels that the children will suffer.

  What in the hell is he talking about.  It's not the 1950s or earlier.  I would say that children of an interracial couple would suffer from the way society would treat them in that time frame.  But this is 2009!  Why would a child of white and black parents suffer?

  To make this even more insane, this is not a young couple.  It's not two teenagers in this case.  The couple is comprised of 32-year-old Beth Humphrey and 32-year-old Terence McKay.  Two people in their 30s!  I honestly believe that when you are in your 30s you know enough about your life to make a decision about getting married.

{The text below is taken directly from the article} 

  According to the clerk of court's office, application for a marriage license must be made three days before the ceremony because there is a 72-hour waiting period. The applicants are asked if they have previously been married. If so, they must show how the marriage ended, such as divorce.

  Other than that, all they need is a birth certificate and Social Security card.

  The license fee is $35, and the license must be signed by a Louisiana minister, justice of the peace or judge. The original is returned to the clerk's office.  {End direct quote}

  Seriously?  Why in the hell is this justice of the peace doing this?  I think that he should be removed from his position.  What bullshit.

 

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