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Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis Jailed for Contempt
US News ^ | even Nelson | even Nelson

Posted on 09/03/2015 11:56:59 AM PDT by Cheerio

The Kentucky county clerk who made herself a national celebrity by refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses was jailed Thursday for contempt of court.

Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis was taken into custody by U.S. marshals, according to reporters on the scene.

In sending her to jail, U.S. District Judge David Bunning ignored the American Civil Liberties Union's request that Davis be fined to compel compliance with orders that she issue marriage licenses.

ACLU attorney Heather Weaver, who is working on the case, said there was testimony about fundraising efforts on Davis' behalf, apparently a factor in the judge's decision not to impose financial penalties.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: gay; kyclerk
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She was elected to this position BEFORE the SCOTUS changed the rules of the game - e.g. her job description changed in the middle of her term.
1 posted on 09/03/2015 11:56:59 AM PDT by Cheerio
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To: Cheerio

FetGub versus America — again.


2 posted on 09/03/2015 11:57:20 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Cheerio

This is our first political prisoner since what, Martin Luther King?


3 posted on 09/03/2015 11:58:43 AM PDT by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women)
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To: Cheerio

A martyr is born.


4 posted on 09/03/2015 11:59:00 AM PDT by cripplecreek (Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
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To: Cheerio

We don’t treat illegal aliens this way.

We don’t go after Sanctuary cities this way.

We don’t crack down on people who sell our national secrets this way (see Hillary).

We don’t hate the Iranians (a bunch of people promising to make nukes and drop them on us) this way.

What an upside down world we live in.


5 posted on 09/03/2015 11:59:44 AM PDT by Tzimisce
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To: A CA Guy

Dinesh D’souza


6 posted on 09/03/2015 11:59:52 AM PDT by uncitizen (i hate gutless people, too.)
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A target for sure, but he set himself up for that by trying to get others to donate for him around laws, this is by far more honorable.


7 posted on 09/03/2015 12:01:26 PM PDT by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women)
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To: uncitizen

A target for sure, but he set himself up for that by trying to get others to donate for him around laws, this is by far more honorable.


8 posted on 09/03/2015 12:01:26 PM PDT by A CA Guy ( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women)
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To: Cheerio

Why aren’t there thousands of armed Christians beating down the jail door? Where is the Kentucky Militia? Her religious liberties, as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment, have been violated, and yet here we sit, thumbs in our noses. We might as well kneel and accept our chains. Shameful.


9 posted on 09/03/2015 12:01:39 PM PDT by dware (Trump/Cruz 2016, or get ready for 8 more dummycrat years)
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To: Cheerio

I am so furious about this, I am basically speechless...


10 posted on 09/03/2015 12:01:44 PM PDT by djf ("It's not about being nice, it's about being competent!" - Donald Trump)
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To: Cheerio

If this was a Muslim standing up for their beliefs and jailed there would be riots.


11 posted on 09/03/2015 12:02:07 PM PDT by nclaurel
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To: Cheerio

Licensure for a ‘fundamental’ right.....well for a different perspective———http://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=230624


12 posted on 09/03/2015 12:02:36 PM PDT by yadent
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To: BenLurkin

OK, she was jailed for contempt.

Now here’s a question ( which nobody seems to have answered as I have asked this time and again ).

What’s the punishment if you are officially held in CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS?

Both Los Lerner and Eric Holder were,so why are they not in jail?

Who enforces the punishment?


13 posted on 09/03/2015 12:02:46 PM PDT by SeekAndFind (What is the difference between Obama and government bonds? Government bonds will mature someday)
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To: All; Sidebar Moderator

Redundant. This has already been posted several times this morning from various sources. Anyone that knows how to use the [Page Down] key has already seen this information. Enough already.


14 posted on 09/03/2015 12:04:17 PM PDT by Utilizer (Bacon A'kbar! - In world today are only peaceful people, and the muzlims trying to kill them)
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To: A CA Guy

He’s a political prisoner.


15 posted on 09/03/2015 12:05:11 PM PDT by uncitizen (i hate gutless people, too.)
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To: cripplecreek; Norm Lenhart
I would say I can't wait to ask all the people over the years who told me this would never happen, to see what they have to say.

But, Sadly I know they will approve of this.

16 posted on 09/03/2015 12:05:26 PM PDT by KC_Lion (This Millennial is for Cruz!)
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To: Cheerio

Thank you Mr. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy...I hope you feel real good about yourself now that someone is actually getting hurt because of your stupid swing vote, you imbecile.


17 posted on 09/03/2015 12:05:51 PM PDT by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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To: A CA Guy

This is our first political prisoner since what, Martin Luther King?

_____________________________________________

LTC Terry Lakin was a political prisoner.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court-martial_of_Terry_Lakin


18 posted on 09/03/2015 12:07:02 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (With Great Freedom comes Great Responsibility)
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To: Cheerio
She was elected to this position BEFORE the SCOTUS changed the rules of the game - e.g. her job description changed in the middle of her term.

If my job description changed tomorrow I would change with it or I'd have to quit. Before I got fired.

19 posted on 09/03/2015 12:07:33 PM PDT by DoodleDawg
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Where the hell are America’s pastors ?
Why are they not standing up and being heard .
We have to many hirelings (fake) pastors

Pay attention America because God is using this woman to stand up where the fake church leaders will not .

You hireling who have been preaching health wealth and social justice and everything but the gospel going to be in a heck of shock when you find yourself flat broke as the judgement on America goes stronger and stronger.

Say bye bye to your pensions and stocks , they are coming down very soon

It’s going to cost something real to be a follower of Christ in this country very very soon


20 posted on 09/03/2015 12:07:39 PM PDT by Lera (Proverbs 29:2)
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