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In reply to the discussion: Lindsey Graham: Kentucky Clerk Must 'Comply With The Law Or Resign' [View all]drray23
(7,627 posts)35. they should jail her until she either complies or is removed by impeachment
Since it will take the next legislative session to impeach her if it even happens, she would be sitting in jail for many months. She might be all fiery right now but sitting in a 9x13 cell for a few months would surely make her reconsider. It will also send a clear message that in this country, an elected official as to follow the law of the land.
Fines would not achieve the same thing. There would be supporters who would pay the fines. Sitting in Jail directly affects her.
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No GOP or Teaparty elected official can take a position in favor of the clerk unless they
randys1
Sep 2015
#26
"stand their ground" - reportedly, one of her supporters called that out to her,
closeupready
Sep 2015
#12
Lets charge this clerk, put her in Prison for LIFE. She is just a stupid conservative.
rladdi
Sep 2015
#5
Yup, there's options out there to make it painful for Davis for non-compliance
riderinthestorm
Sep 2015
#32
Putting Amotion in Motion: Removal of an Elected Official by a Municipal Governing Body for Just Cau
jtuck004
Sep 2015
#15
She has thousands of supporters who would pay her far more than she is getting on her job. n/t
jtuck004
Sep 2015
#33