Sentences with phrase «as a private citizen opposed»

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On the basis of the First Amendment, as well as the general principles of the Constitution, he opposed public payment for chaplains in Congress and the military, spoke out against national proclamations of days of prayer (though as president he did «recommend» them) and while president vetoed congressional efforts to incorporate churches in the District of Columbia (fullest statement, V: 103 - 105) At the same time, Madison frequently opined that it was appropriate for private citizens to support chaplains and various kinds of semiorganized public religion through voluntary contributions (V: 104,105)

If they wanted to oppose it apart from their official office, then they have that right as a private citizen, but anything within their capacity as a mayor is overstepping themselves.

There is also some debate about when board members are acting in their capacity as elected officials, as opposed to private citizens.