Of course, laws change all the time though. If you had objections, [i]you leave when the new policy comes into play[/i]. That's why employers distribute information regarding new, relevant legislation. By continuing employment, you consent to abide by the new rules. If a law didn't apply to a government employee because he became employed prior to the law, there'd be no point in passing or otherwise enacting the new law to begin with. As a government employee, you [b]have[/b] to uphold the duties of your position. I literally do not give a shit what someone's personal beliefs are -- they are obligated to carry out the functions of their employment. The law supersedes their qualms. A government employee who issues marriage licenses cannot deny them to a gay couple because of personal beliefs. Period. End of story.