Estes Park, Colorado voters
recalled Town Trustee David Habecker,
because he was not willing to recite a Pledge of Allegiance containing the words "under God", by a vote of 903-605. Richard Homeier who received 466 votes in the replacement vote, defeated John Ericson who received 337 votes, Dorathea Sloan who received 249 votes, and Garry Bloom who received 190 votes.
Cross Posted At Political State Report.
In related news, the recall group appears to have
violated state campaign finance laws.
It is not clear if litigation which was in progress prior to the recall, will be continued now, arguing that the recall amounts to an unconstitutional religious test for public office.
Something is deeply wrong with our country when our political system removes people from public office based upon their religious beliefs.
The Founders thought it was wrong in 1789 when they adopted Article VI of the United States Constitution which states "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States." But, right wing hate has so permeated our system that we have lost our ideals.
Estes Park is a tourist resort. It has shown that it doesn't have the tolerance needed to welcome people who think in their community. I sincerely hope that all of you will join me in not boosting the economy of this hateful community.