I am interested in who else he "recuses" himself from marrying. Who else's children will supposedly suffer as a result of their parents' marriage? Poor people? Their children might go hungry. Overweight people? Their children will be predisposed for obesity. Work-a-holics? Their children might suffer from a lack of parental support. I would expect some consistency in his "judgements."

I am interested in who else he "recuses" himself from marrying. Who else's children will supposedly suffer as a result of their parents' marriage? Poor people? Their children might go hungry. Overweight people? Their children will be predisposed for obesity. Work-a-holics? Their children might suffer from a lack of parental support. I would expect some consistency in his "judgements."

 

That's where he loses credibility despite his legal rights as a JOP.

 

The only other example he said he would recuse himself is if someone was drunk or high.

This guy resigned yesterday.

This guy resigned yesterday.

 

Best decision he has made recently.

I want to make sure that we're not confusing the two concepts:

 

Clearly, it is against the law to deny an interracial couple a marriage license. I do not deny that. The law exists because to do otherwise discriminates between couples seeking a license solely on the basis of race.

 

However, "discrimination" and "racism" are NOT the same thing.

 

What I am asking is if the personally held belief that an interracial couple should not marry is a "racist" belief.

 

Yes.

"Racist" is a term thrown around way too much these days in my opinion. These days people are being labeled racists for simply disagreeing with policy. Some are being labeled racists for how they vote. Even conservatives are being labeled as racists by many.

 

Scenario: You're at a sidewalk ATM at 1:00 am getting some cash. After your $200 comes out you notice an old woman approaching from the left. At the same time to your right you notice a young black male with corn rows wearing a hoodie, his pants half way down, his left hand in his pocket and his right hand holding his crotch...Which one makes you nervous? Does the black male make you nervous because of the color of his skin? Or is it the "culture" he represents that makes you nervous? Would you feel any less nervous if the male is white and dressed the same way? Would you feel any different if the black male were dressed in a nice business suit with a briefcase in one hand and a ATM card in the other?

 

A racist IMO is one that thinks a particular race is genetically inferior to his/her race because of the color of their skin.

 

You asked "If he isn't a racist than who is??" A White Supremacist is a racist. Adolf Hitler was a racist.

 

If the black man above makes you nervous, maybe you're being prejudice.

 

Prejudice - Racist. Is there a difference?

 

I know I rambled and this don't really apply to the thread. I just think "racist" is too widely used these days.

 

 

At 1:00 a.m., I would be extremely nervous if I saw an old lady walking anywhere. That just ain't normal man.

In the interview I saw he said he broke no law. He says the state constitution allows JOPs to recuse themselves. He did that.

 

What law did he break in your mind?

 

Well I guess he didn't break the law, he only used bad judgment.

Well I guess he didn't break the law, he only used bad judgment.

 

Most would agree.