Rose Marie Belforti is choosing to obey state laws based on her personal religious convictions. As a Christian, she refuses to comply with New York state's 2011 Marriage Equality Act, protecting the right of same-sex couples to marry. [Ms. Belforti demands that same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses make a separate appointment with a deputy.] Regardless of her personal beliefs, no part of Ms. Belforti's job as Clerk includes selective enforcement of any laws. If she cannot or will not do her job fairly and serve the people she represents, she must be removed from office immediately.

For more information on the situation in Ledyard, see http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/nyregion/rights-clash-as-town-clerk-rejects-her-role-in-gay-marriages.html?_r=1&hp