21st Century: Racial Bigotry Lives on in Southeastern Louisiana
Keith Bardwell, a white justice of the peace in the southeastern part of the state, refused to issue a marriage license earlier this month because the couple are interracial.
The Louisiana Governor has called for a full investigation and also said "Disciplinary action should be taken immediately — including the revoking of his license."
Bardwell feels he has every right to "recuse himself from marrying people." Bardwell has said he always asks if a couple is interracial and, if they are, refers them to another justice of the peace. Bardwell said no one had complained in the past. His reasoning is he doesn't marry the couples because he's worried about their children's futures.
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The Louisiana Governor has called for a full investigation and also said "Disciplinary action should be taken immediately — including the revoking of his license."
Bardwell feels he has every right to "recuse himself from marrying people." Bardwell has said he always asks if a couple is interracial and, if they are, refers them to another justice of the peace. Bardwell said no one had complained in the past. His reasoning is he doesn't marry the couples because he's worried about their children's futures.
Click here for the full article.
www.GayTalkRadio.org a 24/7 LGBTQIA Independent Internet Radio Station. Visit, Listen, Support and become involved.
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