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Originally Posted by Guest
Those calling for her to resign her position - does it matter the rules were changed midstream? She didn't accept the job with the understanding she would have to issue a license to a same sex couple so is it reasonable to ask her to resign? She is probably not far from retirement - is it reasonable to ask her to give up the years she has served?
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I think it depends on the totality of the circumstances. Her opinion aside, was she following the directions as written by the county? If so, she should have kept her mouth shut and explained to the applicants that she could not issue marriage licenses until she was issued written changes to the gender requirements. Court order has no bearing because she could be violating the county law by following the court order when she had received no written changes. But, all of this is supposition, because we don't know all the facts. In her case, she opened her mouth and was recorded saying that she was refusing under GOD's authority. It's a good reason, but not a valid one.