09-02-2015, 11:15 AM
(09-02-2015, 10:08 AM)Maggot Wrote: I wonder if the law was changed after she took the job. And I really believe (save da Lord) that she is doing it for the attention, they all are actually even the gay people.
Yes, of course, the law changed after she took office. She was elected in November 2014 and the law changed in June 2015.
Before taking office as county clerk in January 2015, Davis swore an oath to support the constitutions and laws of the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Well, the United States and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are not obligated to consult with Kim Davis before enacting, modifying or repealing existing laws. She is, however, obligated to uphold current laws, whether she thinks God likes them or not.
I'm not outraged by Kim Davis. I just don't think her defense for refusing to uphold the law and refusing to do her job -- her belief that God opposes gay marriage and she loves her Lord and must be obedient to Him -- is or should be legally compelling in her governmental public service position.
She and the gay couples who keep going back to her asking for a license are each making political statements, I agree. Kim Davis' position conflicts with existing law, whereas the gay couples' requests align with existing law. I think she's going to lose her legal appeal, again.