After multiple failed attempts to have religious Kentucky Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in her county, Federal District Judge David L. Bunning held her in contempt of court on Thursday, September 4, 2015 and ordered her to stay in jail until she agreed to comply with the law.
“I’ve got young people who were ignorant of the law serving five years in prison for drug possession partially due to their circumstances,” said Geoffrey Vancol, a substance abuse counselor. “Why not put this grown woman in jail for purposeful discrimination and breaking the law?”
“Yes it was,” says RJ Hadley, an activists and blogger. “Anyone for personal reasons who hides behind a cloak of religious beliefs, externalized fear or ignorance would do better to learn A: their job, B: let peace prevail over all.
“When elected officials don’t do their job, they should be punished within the rights of the law,” commented Bridgette Wynn, a higher education administrator. “If she was unable to uphold her duties based upon her faith, she should have resigned prior to this incident.”
“In my opinion, no one should be forced to do anything that is against their faith, their spirituality or their religion,” confessed Eric Lumb, a restaurant manager in West Palm Beach. “If any law violates a person’s belief then they have every freedom in the world to resign. However, to be jailed for your beliefs is not a proper action.”
“Kim Davis, like Donald Trump, is trying to destroy the wonderfully diverse and complex nature of American culture by using bigotry to remake this country in their vision,” replied Neil De La Flor, a professor and writer. “Davis swore an oath to carry out the duties of the government official. In her capacity, her duty is to her boss, which is our government, not God. Resign.”
