N.Y. Town Clerk Quits Over Marriage Equality Law

don't let door hit on ass on way out.

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a town clerk in rural new york has resigned position rather comply new marriage equality law, citing religious convictions.

politico reports on resignation announced tuesday laura fotusky, clerk in barker, small town near binghamton in upstate new york. repubilcan elected twice post, issued statement on website of new yorkers constitutional freedoms, group of evangelical protestants led protests against bill, gov. andrew cuomo signed law last month.

“fotusky, resignation effective july 21, 3 days before legal gay marriage takes effect in new york, said has no plans after leaves office, paid $24,205 last year,” according politico.

in letter, fotusky cited religious beliefs, saying, “the bible teaches god created marriage between male , female divine gift preserves families , cultures. since love , follow him, cannot put signature on against god.”

argued religious exemptions in law, protect religious institutions not wish solemnize same-sex weddings or provide facilities celebrations, inadequate. exemptions, have met approval lgbt legal , civil rights groups, resulted last-minute negotiations between cuomo administration , trio of republican senators. 1 of lawmakers, stephen saland, joined 3 other members of conference in voting bill.

“there no protection provided in legislation town clerks unable sign these marriage licenses due personal religious convictions, though our constitution supports freedom of religion,” said fotusky.

"it unfortunate when state senators busy protecting liberal special interests , padding campaign accounts, failed protect people of faith,” said rev. jason mcguire, executive director of new yorkers constitutional freedoms, has been in contact fotusky law. group plans protest on july 24, first day same-sex couples eligible marry in new york.

cuomo, former state attorney general expressed respect religious freedom while campaigning marriage equality, said tuesday clerk took appropriate action resigning.

"you don't say, 'i law , i'll enforce law, or don't law , won't enforce law' -- can't that," said, according new york daily news.

fotusky second town clerk express opposition new law, according politico. barbara macewen, clerk in volney, said last month not issue marriage licenses same-sex couples, later arranged deputy clerks sign documents.

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if can't in conscience fulfill requirements of job, should not doing said job.

reminds me of pharmacists wouldn't presribe morning-after contraceptive medication.

 

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