The 14th Amendment Is the Anti-Bullying Addition to the Constitution

Ronnie James Dio, when with Black Sabbath, sang: "If you listen to fools, the mob rules." It's true; sometimes the majority is not always right. The 14th amendment to our constitution contains something called "The Equal Protection Clause," and it's a huge part of who we are. It assures that everyone is treated equally, even if they are in the minority.

Let's put this in simple terms.

Most Texans are Dallas Cowboys fans. Does that mean that an Oakland Raiders fan should be treated differently? (I know some of you smartasses are saying "yes," but you know what I'm saying.)

The Equal Protection Clause is more commonly referred to as "Equal Justice Under Law." This was the clause that helped get rid of segregation, and it's the one that is giving gay people equality, including the right to marry. Nowhere in this clause does it say "unless it's against someone's religion" or even "most times." This is where the constitution overrides the Bible and/or religion.

Some of the faithful want to claim that Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who refused to give marriage licenses to gay couples was standing up for her religious rights. She wasn't. She was denying other people their rights under the 14th amendment of the United States Constitution. And when you're sworn into public office, you swear to uphold that Constitution.

This lady isn't a hero; she's someone who broke her oath to the United States of America. She is welcome to her antiquated views on her time, but not as part of her job.