RACISM-ALIVE AND WELL IN LOUISIANA

Just when the Citizenry thought America had turned the corner on blatant Racism, along comes the most profound reminder of it'[s ugly permanency. Today we find a Civil Servant, a Judge no less; in a Court of Law in Louisiana who refused to marry an inter-racial couple. Now as a student of the Law this Judge, and it would be presumed that he is acquainted with the rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court governing this type of situation; would know that such denial to perform the ceremony based upon his personal predilections, is an egregious disregard for the Law. Though this posture is nothing new to the minority community, it is even more disturbing considering the position he holds within our Greater Society-the charge of upholding the Law. I think such posture calls into question his interpretations of the law as regards its application to people of color or rather people unlike himself. It certainly gives pause as to the administration of Justice within the Judicial System of the State of Louisiana. Progress!! Progress!! It seems such a hypercritical notion when the Past seems to rear its evil head each time it seems the inevitable evolution of Society is nearing the horizon. Hopefully, we as a People, can remain optimistic and continue to strive for that most precious common thread of Humanity with which we all hold dear (Love). Madu