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http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/us-elected-official-jailed-for-refusing-to-issue-marriage-licences-to-gay-couples-a2926841.html

"US elected official jailed for refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples

An official in the US has been jailed after repeatedly refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples.

Kim Davis, a county clerk in Kentucky, has cited her Christian beliefs as justification for turning couples away again and again.

But on Thursday the elected official was sent to jail after being held in contempt of court by a US judge........."

What is the difference between "official" and "elected official"?

BarbaraPA · Accepted Answer

Some people are appointed to an office.  Some are elected.

CalifJim · Answer

inggrisWhat is the difference between "official" and "elected official"?

Nothing in your example quotations because they are all about the same person.

It is not necessary to refer to someone or something with the same words every time you mention them.

If you write a story about a black dog, you can sometimes refer to it as the black dog and you can sometimes refer to it as the dog. That doesn't mean there is a difference between the black dog and the dog. It's the same dog.

CJ

Khoff · Answer

The fact that she is an elected official is important in this particular case because an elected official cannot just be fired for refusing to do her job.

CalifJim · Answer

khoffThe fact that she is an elected official is important in this particular case because an elected official cannot just be fired for refusing to do her job.

So the only solution is assassination?

CJ

Khoff · Answer

Her supporters would probably love it -- she would be even more of a martyr than she is already!

BarbaraPA · Answer

I believe recourse is impeachment.

I love her husband's quote: Just because the Supreme Court says something doesn't make it a law.
Um... yes it does.

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