Walker, Jindal back Kentucky clerk on marriage licenses: ‘The Constitution is very clear’
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| English: Scott Walker on February 18, 2011 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Two more GOP presidential candidates have chimed in on the issue
of whether Rowan County clerk Kim Davis must provide marriage licenses for
same-sex couples.
While
three candidates have
publicly supported Davis' right to only provide marriage licenses for man-woman
couples, three
others have said
she must do so or resign.
This morning, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker told Laura Ingraham, "In
the end, this is the balance that you gotta have to have in America, between
the laws that are out there, but ultimately ensuring that the Constitution is
upheld. I read that the Constitution is very clear that people have freedom of
religion -- you have the freedom to practice religious beliefs out there, it's
a fundamental right."
Walker also said that he believes the Supreme Court erred in
redefining marriage. That decision has led to Davis' circumstances, which
include being in court today to face charges of contempt of court.
Yesterday, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a trailing GOP
presidential candidate, told Huffington Post that Davis was in the right.
"I don't think anyone should have to choose between following their
conscience and religious beliefs and giving up their job and facing financial
sanctions," said the Catholic politician.
"I think it's wrong to force Christian individuals or
business owners. We are seeing government today discriminate against whether
it's clerks, florists, musicians or others. I think that's wrong. I think you
should be able to keep your job and follow your conscience," he said.
"I absolutely do believe people have a First Amendment right, a
constitutional right. I don't think the court can take that away."
