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I thought you were a libertarian Dude?
And why is it religion overriding the law and not the law overriding religion? She had her religion and she had her legal driving licence before this ruling.
People in liberal democracies do not ask that religion 'override' the law. They ask that the law take account of religion. This is a recognised part of any liberal democracy:
- In America ones religious activities and beliefs are defended by the Free Exercise Clause of the First Ammendment.
- Sikh's with turbans are exempt from wearing motorcycle helmets.
- Jews, Muslims and others are exempt from certain animal cruelty laws so that they can sacrifice animals.
- Religious conscientious objectors are allowed not to fight if called in a draft.
- The right to refuse to work on a Sunday because of ones religious beliefs has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
- Prisons must accomodate the dietary and prayer needs of their religious inmates.
- Religious believers are given special exemptions in marriage and divorce laws.
... the list goes on.
We respect religious beliefs and ask the state to accomodate them. In the case of driving licences and photos I believe the state is not being acccomodating enough and can only get away with it because of 9-11 and the fact that this lady is in a tiny minority.
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I've been 4thTimeLucky, you've been great. Goodnight and God bless!
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