This is why we need to separate marriage from the State.
It seems a Justice of the Peace in Hammond, LA refused to marry an inter-racial couple, on the grounds that it would be unfair to the children. Seriously.
I wonder if he only pulls this stunt with blacks and whites or if he would object to whites/asians or whites/hispanics?
I worked with a (white) senior petty officer in the navy in the 70s. We were being subjected to "racial dignity classes" and he voiced the opinion that inter-racial marriages were "just wrong". His lovely wife was Filipino. I didn't bother to point out the hypocrisy.
As it happens I agree with his outlook on the matter. On the other hand it's none of his or my damn business. The jackass needs to find an honest job.
ReplyDeleteGerry N.
Well, heck, I guess Halle and I won't get our marriage license in Hammond.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he only pulls this stunt with blacks and whites or if he would object to whites/asians or whites/hispanics?
ReplyDeleteI worked with a (white) senior petty officer in the navy in the 70s. We were being subjected to "racial dignity classes" and he voiced the opinion that inter-racial marriages were "just wrong". His lovely wife was Filipino. I didn't bother to point out the hypocrisy.