Casey clerk says Beshear told him to issue same-sex marriage licenses or resign

[capt278]

I don't see how he (the clerk) can get away with not doing it at this point. He stood up and now he needs to step back and do his job. People of Casey County will love him for standing up and he'll have a job for life.

 

I have read through the Kentucky Constitution and can't find anywhere that the Governor can force the County Clerk to do anything. The Clerk is an elected official and from what I can read, criminal charges would have to be brought to even begin to get the clerk removed from office.

 

I think the clerk needs to do his job. It seems nearly impossible in Kentucky to get someone removed from office for other than committing a crime.

 

Interesting that if you read the KRS, the clerk could be committing a crime by issuing the license. While I understand the SCOTUS ruling found that KRS unconstitutional, the State Legislature needs to get on the ball and change the KRS.

[Baseballfan3]

That KRS was deemed void by the SCOTUS decision therefore it really doesn't exist anymore

[rockmom]

Mandy Connell had Kenny Brown on her show today. Seems like a reasonable gentleman, with a plan to seek to change the way licenses are issued, rather than defy the current law. Very interesting insight from Mr. Brown, as well as Ms. Connell.

 

I need to do some research on some of the points they raised. Like, not all states issue licenses at all. What is the reason Kentucky does? If, as proposed by Mr. Brown, the process moves online, will there be a waiting period between the time the application is filled out and the time a couple receives the license?

 

Ms. Connell had Jack Conway on yesterday, to talk about his non-pursuit of an appeal. He stated there were no constitutional grounds, and expanded his thoughts to include that he did what he believed was right legally, and that he wanted to be on the right side of history. Today, she recounted those comments, but omitted the part about where he said he didn't pursue because he believed there was no legal grounds. She rearranged the account to say he didn't pursue only because he didn't believe. If I hadn't heard his comments yesterday, I'd have totally given half a thought to her lambasting him for following his beliefs, while trying to force others to do otherwise.

[75center]

Those of you advocating for him to be jailed, what are your grounds?

[spindoc]

Mandy Connell had Kenny Brown on her show today. Seems like a reasonable gentleman, with a plan to seek to change the way licenses are issued, rather than defy the current law. Very interesting insight from Mr. Brown, as well as Ms. Connell.

 

I need to do some research on some of the points they raised. Like, not all states issue licenses at all. What is the reason Kentucky does? If, as proposed by Mr. Brown, the process moves online, will there be a waiting period between the time the application is filled out and the time a couple receives the license?

 

Ms. Connell had Jack Conway on yesterday, to talk about his non-pursuit of an appeal. He stated there were no constitutional grounds, and expanded his thoughts to include that he did what he believed was right legally, and that he wanted to be on the right side of history. Today, she recounted those comments, but omitted the part about where he said he didn't pursue because he believed there was no legal grounds. She rearranged the account to say he didn't pursue only because he didn't believe. If I hadn't heard his comments yesterday, I'd have totally given half a thought to her lambasting him for following his beliefs, while trying to force others to do otherwise.

Not shocked. Wonder if anyone will call her on it publicly, or have they already?

[spindoc]

Those of you advocating for him to be jailed, what are your grounds?

Did he not say that himself earlier or did I misunderstand?

[rockmom]

Not shocked. Wonder if anyone will call her on it publicly, or have they already?

 

I thought about calling in, but I was driving between Hawesville and Cloverport at the time, and cell service is sketchy through there. Didn't want my call to drop. . As I neared Hardinsburg I thought about sending an email. By the time I got to Rough River I was over it.

[PepRock01]

 

I lived in Liberty for a very short period of time. Went to 1st grade there.

 

I am so sorry.

[PepRock01]

 

Nah, I'm good where I am at. Liberty is way smaller than the Danville area. Hell, I think they are still a dry county. Hell nah.....

 

Definitely still dry.

[75center]

Did he not say that himself earlier or did I misunderstand?

 

Yes, was that talk or was he threatened? If so, what could he be charged with?

[capt278]

That KRS was deemed void by the SCOTUS decision therefore it really doesn't exist anymore

 

I said that in my post.

[Hatz]

Clerk who refuses to issue marriage licenses led 2006 protest against gay playwright | Faith & Values | Kentucky.com

[PurplePride92]

Clerk who refuses to issue marriage licenses led 2006 protest against gay playwright | Faith & Values | Kentucky.com

 

Ahhh snap. How long before his derogatory Facebook posts make it to light?

[ThrillVille Cardinal51]

Good for him. He's standing up for what he feels is right and is an example for all of us to follow. When you believe in something stand up for yourself and never back down.

 

 

Now send his butt to jail and get the special election going on for a new clerk that will do their damn job.

That post should be put in the BGP hall of fame.

 

Perfect.

[Baseballfan3]

Sorry