Summary: Humphrey and McKay, who did indeed get a marriage license from another justice of the peace, say they are considering legal action against Bardwell. The Louisiana Governor is already calling for the dismissal of Bardwell, an action that Humphrey says she endorses. Humphrey says she is glad to have the opportunity to "stand up to people who choose to live with hate in their lives".
Analysis: It looks like Humphrey will have an easy victory if she does go ahead with her lawsuit. Bardwell seems to have underestimated how far our country has come since the days of segregation and discrimination in the South.
Editorial: I do not believe Bardwell's claim that he was worried for the couple's future children. The children would not even be discriminated against anyways. Someone as blatantly racist as Bardwell should not serve in public office, and I hope that Humphrey goes to the full extent of the law to punish Bardwell for his discrimination.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/10/17/mckay.folo/index.html
This article amazes me. I really though our nation was passed racism. Especially someone who holds a position of power as he does. It's a crazy mentality that he is going to discriminate against this couple and he claims it's because he doesn't want their children to be discriminated against. He's essentially doing what he says he's trying to prevent from happening. It's such an old, biased way of thinking
ReplyDeleteThis justice has no idea what the mentality of all the United States has been for the past 20 years. He would fit in a southern court maybe during the 1960's, but it is ridiculous that this blatant racist act can happen today. Humphrey has a duty to the public to maintain her law suit and give this justice his just rewards.
ReplyDeleteI'd just like to say I'm really proud of you Emile, for finally agreeing with me. I saw this article and couldn't believe the ridiculousness of it. I think this article can show us how we may be a little out of touch with the racism in this country, being secluded in such a diverse place like Northern Virginia. We think this is completely crazy, but he see's it as doing a good deed. It's crazy to think about, but that's how places in our country are still.
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