Worst Person In the World in Jersey City

I don't go to New Jersey very often, but my blog had to make a virtual visit for this story. Last Friday Jersey City made Keith Olbermann's Worst Person in the World. Even worse than O'Reilly being his usual self and Michelle Malkin's role in the arrest of an Iraqi police officer, JC's Deputy Mayor Ador Equipado took top honors. What was his offense you ask?

I would sum up this as being a grade-A scumbag. Before performing a civil marriage ceremony, Equipado gave the bride and her mother applications for his privately owned phone service. After the couple waved off his sales attempts Donnell Morrison and the groom became man and wife. Unfortunately the Deputy Mayor continued his harassment.

Even though the couple paid the marriage fee of $28 beforehand Equipado wanted an additional $50. When the mother of the bride questioned him about it, he said, "Consider it a donation to me." Thankfully the groom was persuaded by his new mother-in-law not to give Equipado any more money.

Since this did happen in Jersey City, the story doesn't end there. City officials dragged their heels when the couple demanded justice. Finally the couple took their case to the Jersey Journal, which ultimately resulted in the Deputy Mayor's resignation. Oh and in case you are wondering, he is a Republican...surprise....surprise.