even if it runs counter to their personal beliefs?
2007-02-16 03:22:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
IF the laws in their area allow it, yes. To not do so would be discrimination.
They are there to perform the duties of their office as the law allows and requires it, and I hardly think that anywhere in their job description does it say anything like "only if your personal beliefs agree with this."
2007-02-16 03:26:57 · answer #1 · answered by Team Chief 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No they should not! That is because the only reason that society is involved in the family and marriage process is because encourages, with that way, the "reason" that develops the country. That is the only reason. It also take care the kids and the social security plans as well! The same sex relationships they do not need marriage. Why? If they want to have a dial for they're assets and capital possessions, they can do it! Marriage is only about straight couples! It was made from "straight" people exactly for that! Gay people do not need "straight" reasoning in the relationships they have. They just do something without meaning. It is like putting an empty pot in the fridge. There is no food in it!
2007-02-16 11:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by filip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the law of the state allows for same sex unions, then the civil servant in charge of performing them is obligated by their job to fulfill the public request. If doing their required job performance is distasteful to the employee, they can request that someone else take that assignment, but they could be jeopardizing their position if they refuse to do their assigned job.
Is it wrong to force them into that situation? Probably, but that is the way it is.
In California, that is not yet a problem because we have not gone beyond registering with the Secretary of State as Domestic Partnerships.
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2007-02-16 11:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by rac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless same sex marriages are legal in that state. If they are not then they CAN'T do them.
Personal beliefs do not enter into what a person does on their job. Example a civil servant doing marriages couldn't refuse to marry a couple with different religious beliefs.
2007-02-16 11:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by Sherilynne B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can be forced to perform a marriage ceremony, no matter what the case.
2007-02-16 11:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because then you are saying the same-sex couple's belief is more important than the employee's belief.
2007-02-16 11:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋