Keith Bardwell, Louisiana Justice of the Peace, Refuses to Issue Marriage License for Interracial Couple, Says "He's Concerned for the Children" the Union May Produce

KEITH BARDWELL RESIGNS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 3, 2009. GOOD RIDDANCE!!!

Keith Bardwell, a justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, refused to issue a marriage license to Beth Humphrey and Terence McKay, an interracial couple, out of concern for any children the couple might have. He also said it has been his experience that most interracial marriages do not last long. He told the Daily Star of Hammond that he was not a racist. Really? How is it anyone's business who a man or woman chooses to marry? He said, "I do ceremonies for black couples right here in my house." "My main concern is for the children." Right. This is a throwback to a dark period in America's history that we would all like to forget, but this idiot certainly brought it back to the surface.

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." 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. Source: Breitbart

Humphrey told the newspaper she called Bardwell on Oct. 6 to inquire about getting a marriage license signed. She says Bardwell's wife told her that Bardwell will not sign marriage licenses for interracial couples. "It is really astonishing and disappointing to see this come up in 2009," said American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana attorney Katie Schwartzman. "The Supreme Court ruled as far back as 1963 that the government cannot tell people who they can and cannot marry."

He should be removed from his position as justice of the peace. There is no room for such bigotry and hatred. His job does not entail playing judge and jury on whether an interracial marriage will last. In case Mr. Bardwell hasn't noticed, we live in a society where you can marry someone from another race.