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Louisiana Biracial Couple: Marriage Is Their Business
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America spoke of the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Unfortunatly, the pursuit of happiness did not extend to a couple in Louisiana when they wanted to marry before a justice of the peace.
The Justice of The Peace denied a couple a marriage license after they fulfilled all of the requirements because they were biracial. The Justice Of The Peace replied that most "biracial couples do not survive".
Both the couple and the Justice Of The Peace have not replied to any invitations for an interview. Regardless, it is of the opinion of the underwriter that the state should not determine whether the couple should marry or not. Most marraiges in America end in divorce not necessarily because of race or ethnicity.
The majority of marriages end in divorce because of irreconcilable differences in personalities as well as the fact that socity in America has declared war on the family. The Justice Of The Peace has denied this couple their right to happiness by denying them a marriage license.
Many in America speak about "One God, One Flag, One Country, One Language" but deny two US Citizens the right to "One Country" by denying couples the right to marriage on the basis of race and ethnciity. After all, it is not the outside that counts but the inside.
Marriage between a couple should be between them instead of a third person such as a state or family. Of course, the couple should have rights to their hobbies for at least one hour, visit their families, and have time for themselves. After all, God wanted Unity instead of Uniformity.
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Most RecentMost Recommended Comments (13)
at 05:07 on October 17th, 2009
It's appalling that the judge refused to marry this couple. Apparently, he has refused other couples in the past.
Louisiana is only one state out of 50.
at 07:16 on October 17th, 2009
I saw the couple on CNN, they were just devastated - I can't believe it's even an issue - why is it an issue? I don't understand!
at 07:44 on October 17th, 2009
This is an issue because there are still a lot of bigots out there.
at 08:26 on October 17th, 2009
Hey. Is this guy a racist?
at 09:13 on October 17th, 2009
Apparently not, Nanute, as he says he has Black friends that come to his house and everything!
at 10:46 on October 17th, 2009
Sounds like that guy I used to watch on TV. What was his name? Oh, I remember; Archie Bunker. Or maybe this judge is just a rube. I understand that this word is considered by some to be a very derogatory term towards white people. I don't know why that is, but there you have it I even consider myself a rube at times.
at 11:27 on October 17th, 2009
I find that when people feel the need to categorize their friends as black or white to make a point about them not being racist, then there may be an underlying problem there; I don't even see my friends that way and I'm pretty sure you shouldn't!
(you as a collective you, not directed to anyone here at all)
at 05:55 on October 18th, 2009
Yeah, Amy, I find those constantly finding the need to make note of their specific affinity to any specific group may be trying too hard, needing to convince themselves as much as they are others of their lack of bias toward anyone.
at 11:36 on October 17th, 2009
he has Black friends that come to his house and everything
I think he misstated. What he meant to say (sadly) is that he has black people that come to his house and do everything.That would be more consistent with his position!
at 02:54 on October 20th, 2009
And here is a quote from yesterday's appearance by Judge Bardwell on CBS's the Early Show:
Nope, no racism there. None at all. Just trying to protect future children.
Bardwell ended the interview by offering this “apology” to the now married couple:
at 09:32 on October 17th, 2009
they need to hire a lawyer and sue this guy for discrimination. He should lose his license. Unfortunately I expect that everyone in range is equally bigoted.
at 11:39 on October 17th, 2009
I know of many people of many races that are not racists but have religious beliefs that are against any mixed realationships. I should be clear that I do not share that belief but just because a person does not agree with mixed marriages does not mean they are racist. I had belonged to a interacial church but a good number that attended had the same views.
I do however belief that a government official should not have any bias when serving the public.
at 13:30 on October 17th, 2009
How can this justice of the peace get away with this today. This is clearly descrimination, and he should be sued on that basis. If he denied everyone that came to him a wedding licsence based on the divorce rate, he would be denying about 65-70% of applications.