I wonder if the county will hold a special election for someone to take over her position since she is in jail and unable to come to work. That would truly be the end because she would no longer have the position.
I think she will resign in days. If that long. It's her only "principled" option.
And, here are the GOPers who are supporting their fellow sack of garbage:
Links to their comments within the link; http://thinkprogress.org/election/2015/09/03/3698273/republican-candidates-anti-gay-kentucky-clerk/
It's scary how openly they, with the exception of Christie, endorse the idea of the government being run based on the religious beliefs the employees. Where are the Constitutional Defenders who are usually so vocal?
She's not a very reasonable person.
Yes? You finally have something reasonably intelligent to say?Paging Dr. Savage Fan, paging Dr. Savaging Fan. Your raging moronism is needed on the forums. Paging Dr. Savage Fan.
I don't think the county can do this, unless Davis is first impeached and convicted by the state legislature for willful failure to perform her duties of office.I wonder if the county will hold a special election for someone to take over her position since she is in jail and unable to come to work. That would truly be the end because she would no longer have the position.
It's scary how openly they, with the exception of Christie, endorse the idea of the government being run based on the religious beliefs of the employees. Where are the Constitutional Defenders who are usually so vocal?
And, here are the GOPers who are supporting their fellow sack of garbage:
Links to their comments within the link; http://thinkprogress.org/election/2015/09/03/3698273/republican-candidates-anti-gay-kentucky-clerk/
I don't think the county can do this, unless Davis is first impeached and convicted by the state legislature for willful failure to perform her duties of office.
But her backup in the County Clerk's office is fully empowered to step in and perform Davis's duties while David is unavailable to perform her duties (which will be the case as long as she remains in jail). And that's exactly what I think will happen. Davis may or may not resign (that decision solely rests with her), but the issuance of marriage licenses to Rowan County same-sex couples will certainly commence within the next few days.
Yep.Religious beliefs that are claimed by religious fanatics to be at odds with government duties MUST be accommodated, so long as those religious beliefs are Christian beliefs.
I don't understand why the County doesn't make a reasonable accommodation here and have someone else issue the permit.
Agree. I've already said as much.Or, she could simply do the job she's being paid to do.
https://mobile.twitter.com/GovMikeHuckabee/status/639488249958805504
lol. Christian oppression is a part of the religion. They love the feeling it gives them.
"We'll honor what the Supreme Court does," he said. "It's the law of the land. It's the way that America functions."
Agreed. A reasonable accommodation for you to do your job should not include not having to do your job.Honestly, I don't see why she doesn't simply find another job that doesn't compel her to violate her religious beliefs.
I mean, I know these Muslim analogies are tired, but would you be OK with making "reasonable accommodations" for a Muslim employee who doesn't want to ring up and sell you a double-bacon cheese burger when you place an order for one?
This isn't what I would call "reasonable accommodation" -- it's borderline special treatment because I'm sure no other employee can refuse to perform their jobs while keeping them.
I'm all for religious freedom...of course, but a line has to be drawn somewhere.
lol Probably. "I shall hold out until God himself changes His mind - or until I get a really lucrative TV movie of the week deal, at which point He is on His own."Methinks she is enjoying her 15 minutes of fame too much to do that. She could up a rich woman after this, either from donations for the Christian right, a book deal or lawsuit. We tend to glorify and enrich the worst amongst ourselves.
Sweet.Haha the Judge did bring everyone else in to confirm undderstanding:
The judge said she left him with no alternative but to jail her, since fines alone would not serve to change her mind. She was escorted out of his courtroom by a deputy, although not in handcuffs, to be turned over to the custody of federal marshals.
The judge also told all five of her deputy clerks that they are free to issue licenses to all applicants, and also face fines or jail if they refuse to comply. He gave them a chance to meet with lawyers before returning to his courtroom to reveal their decisions.
The lawyer for Davis, whose defense is funded by the Liberty Counsel, a religious freedom group, argued that the deputy clerks can only issue licenses under Davis' authority, but the judge overrulled this objection.
Anybody see what Kasich said about this?
Edit: Found it.
Agreed. A reasonable accommodation for you to do your job should not include not having to do your job.
lol Probably. "I shall hold out until God himself changes His mind - or until I get a really lucrative TV movie of the week deal, at which point He is on His own."
Sweet.
Meet with lawyers? I'd be handing out marriage licenses with every transaction. "I'm not saying you have to marry him just because you're selling him a car, I'm just saying I'm not excluding you."
Anybody see what Kasich said about this?
Edit: Found it.
Yep.
If it were a Muslim, they'd be imposing Sharia law, and it'd be ROBBLE ROBBLE ROBBLE! Bring out the torches and pitchforks!
Wait, Muslims hold the same viewpoint on same-sex marriage, don't they? Does that mean all these GOP candidates are effectively defending Sharia law? :hmm:
Well, are they effectively defending Sharia law or not?Oh yeah, all that damn right wing hypocrisy. But wait! Muslims are against same-sex marriage yet Democrats defend them as the victims of religious bigotry.
I wonder what would happen if a same sex couple ordered a wedding cake with bacon bits from a Muslim bakery? Who would win those Victim Olympics?
Sorry that guy isnt crazy enough for the modern gop.