Friday, September 25, 2015

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Friday, September 11, 2015

instaPoll: Kentucky County Clerk Jailed

Congressman Randy Forbes

 

 

Recently, Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk, sought an accommodation in issuing marriage licenses bearing her name on the grounds of her religious convictions. This request came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges required all states to recognize same-sex marriages – overruling the marriage laws of Kentucky and over 30 other states. A complaint was filed against Kim Davis by a same-sex couple seeking to obtain a marriage license from their county. After Davis refused to sign the marriage license, the judge found her in contempt of court and ordered her to jail where she remained for six days.  In a statement, Davis wrote, "to issue a marriage license which conflicts with God's definition of marriage, with my name affixed to the certificate, would violate my conscience."

Liberty Counsel, the organization providing representation for Davis, cited the Kentucky Religious Freedom Restoration Act as her defense. This statute prohibits the state government from substantially burdening an individual's freedom of religion unless the government both proves it has a compelling interest in doing so, and has used the least restrictive means to do it.

Our nation has a long history of protecting religious freedom for individuals of all faiths by balancing workplace accommodations with the needs and interests of employers. This case has raised a national debate over whether or not the United States, as a free and constitutionally-governed nation, will require those with religious objections to disqualify themselves from certain jobs and public service opportunities, or whether options should be provided that support the rights and beliefs of all Americans.

Question of the Week: In light of Kim Davis' case, which comes closest to your view?

(  ) A government employee should be able to seek reasonable accommodations at work for their sincere religious beliefs that balance rule of law and First Amendment protections.
(  ) A government employee should be required to perform all aspects of the job without accommodation, or else seek other employment.
(  ) I don't know.
(  ) Other.

Take the Poll here.

Find the results of last week's InstaPoll here.

 
 

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Friday, September 4, 2015

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InstaPoll: Israel and the Iran nuclear deal

Congressman Randy Forbes

 

 

Recently, Iran and a U.S.-led coalition of six nations reached a nuclear agreement after years of negotiations. The deal lifts stringent U.S. economic sanctions currently in place on Iran in exchange for certain concessions over Iran's development of nuclear capabilities. Currently, Congress has until September 17th to vote over whether or not it will lift Congressional mandated sanctions on Iran.

There are many critics of the agreement, including Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, who described the deal as a "historic mistake" and an existential threat to the nation of Israel. This year, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed both Chambers of Congress to warn about the dangers of Iran's nuclear ambitions, contending the deal constitutes a dangerous compromise that risks increasing regional conflicts within the Middle East and empowering greater Iranian aggression towards Israel. He continues to argue that rewarding the terrorist regime in Tehran with hundreds of billions in unfrozen assets will fuel both Iran's efforts to destroy Israel and Iran's terrorism worldwide.

The Obama Administration and supporters of the deal, however, insist it will not hamper relations between the United States and Israel, and instead will effectively provide oversight of Iranian nuclear research facilities and building capabilities.  This is despite the fact that recent reports suggest the IAEA made their own secret agreement with the Iranian government, authorizing Iran to conduct its own inspections with less IAEA oversight – which critics contend undermines any accountability in the deal.

Question of the Week: Do you believe Israel is put at risk with the Iran nuclear deal?

(  ) Yes.
(  ) No.
(  ) I don't know.
(  ) Other.

Take the Poll here

Find the results of last week's InstaPoll here.

 
 

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