Beyond The Broken Spectrum

It looks like even today we still have racial discrimination problems from government officials. A Louisiana justice of the peace has 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. He also claims to not be a racist. “I do ceremonies for black couples right here in my house,” Bardwell said. “My main concern is for the children.”

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.”

Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay, the couple denied the marriage license says they will consult the U.S. Justice Department about filing a discrimination complaint. It is likely they would win their case in the court system as it is clear that government officials are not allowed to dictate to citizens who they can and cannot marry.

Just another government official that should be finding a new job soon, but will likely retire with a hefty retirement package paid for by the tax payers.

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