I can't say I applaud the particular motivations / theology behind these clerks who resigned their positions rather than issue marriage licenses for same-sex couples, but I do applaud their willingness to resign for their beliefs rather than wheedle for an exception from the law.
Two Clerks Resigned to Avoid Issuing Gay Marriage Licenses. Good for Them!
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that every state in America must grant marriage licenses to gay couples, at least two clerks tasked with issuing such licenses have resigned—one in Mississippi, one in Arkansas. Both will undoubtedly be chastised by the LGBTQ community for their blatant display of homophobia. But I think these clerks should…
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I agree. Now, if pharmacists would only follow this example…
Agreed.
It's akin to civil disobedience — it doesn't have any moral impact if the disobeyer isn't willing to take the consequences of their conscience-driven action.
I respect them. I think they are wrong, but moral positions are rarely universally held. They are prepared not to compromise themselves.