The Power of the SCOTUS Part VII - The Bedrock of the Republic!

[burd]

Re: The Power of the SCOTUS Part VII - The Bedrock of the Republic!

I mean seriously, are there still 10 guys under 35 in this country who don't have a beard?

*raises hand*

I think Hovey was referring to those who do not have a beard but could, MNS.

 

[Kepler]

Re: The Power of the SCOTUS Part VII - The Bedrock of the Republic!

You're both right. Protest and using tools to advance your position is what this country is all about. Its the essence of free speech. And if ultimately she profits from it (or further advances her cause), all the power to her.

Having said that, you can't go outside of the bounds of your job and expect to stay there. She should have been fired immediately.

Both aspects are as they should be...and are strengths of our society.

I agree she should be removed from her job. This is Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog; they both show up in the morning, punch the clock, and do their jobs. Davis' job was the protest, the judge's job was to remove her from her position. Everybody played their part correctly. This was a good day for a democratic society.

 

[Kepler]

Re: The Power of the SCOTUS Part VII - The Bedrock of the Republic!

Ok, I get that part, but I'm not sure if I go along with the idea of imposing your protest onto others like that. Maybe one of the other clerks was ok with doing the job, but she did not let them.

Again, having an individual protesting on their behalf is one thing- using others to do the "protesting" for you (moreso if you are forcing them)- that I don't think it all that heroic. Quite the opposite.

I'll admit that makes it more complex, but I think her involvement of the other people in her office was an inconveniencing in the same way that the couples who were denied licenses were inconvenienced. Also it may give the state grounds to dismiss her: she interfered with another state official's duties.