remphish1 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/04/30/license.plate.ap/index.html In South Carolina the plates were already approved in the senate. This is a very slippery slope... Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 A handful of other states have license plates with religious symbols including crosses, but they are part of college logos. Florida itself has over 100 different designs. it'd be a little more concerning to me if this was a mandated plate for everyone in the state versus one that somebody could choose, for an extra fee, of their own accord. i don't find it an endorsement of a religious belief, but recognition that there are folks who are bullish enough about said belief that they want it on their license plate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I don't see how allowing Christian citizens to purchase a license plate with a religious symbol on it somehow establishes a state religion or prohibits the free exercise of religion of citizens who choose not to buy such a plate. In Virginia, you can get a novelty plate that touts your Parrothead status. I don't see that as any different from these plates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 The issue appears to be more widespread than just Florida and South Carolina: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 I just feel licenses are issued by the state and thus it establish some sort of endorcement. I can't wait to order my Star of David plates in NJ! * Speaking of which here is a picture of my favorite jewish related sign that I have seen while driving. http://www.flickr.com/photos/chromebowler/211080980/ *This would never happen in NJ, or any other state. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 hopefully this will become the deciding issue in the upcoming presidential race. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 All of these specialty plates should be banned. It is a license plate meant to show that your car is legally registered with a state government, not a metal bumpersticker to tout your preferences and interests. The plates should have nothing but the state and county name along with the number. The idea that plates can have messages is absurd and only leads to problems like the "Choose Life" - if you are supporting adoption then why doesn't it say "Adopt A Child" - plate and other bullshit like this "I Believe" nonsense. It is a government issued registration indicator and should serve no other purpose. Only in America! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 In Virginia, you can get a novelty plate that touts your Parrothead status. Ex-nay on the harrot-ped plate aye. I still cringe at these things. All of these specialty plates should be banned.Forget it...they generate to much revenue for the states. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I just feel licenses are issued by the state and thus it establish some sort of endorcement. I can't wait to order my Star of David plates in NJ! * *This would never happen in NJ, or any other state.I bet it would if a Jewish group asked for it to considered. All of these specialty plates should be banned.The fees on the plates raise a lot of $$, and if people are willing to spend that money, why shouldn't they be allowed to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I have specialty blood of christ on my driver's license. I don't see how that hurts anyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 All of these specialty plates should be banned. It is a license plate meant to show that your car is legally registered with a state government, not a metal bumpersticker to tout your preferences and interests. The plates should have nothing but the state and county name along with the number. The idea that plates can have messages is absurd and only leads to problems like the "Choose Life" - if you are supporting adoption then why doesn't it say "Adopt A Child" - plate and other bullshit like this "I Believe" nonsense. It is a government issued registration indicator and should serve no other purpose. Only in America! In Russia, specialty plates ban you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 They should get rid of those stupid veteran plates, and those fire fighter ones too. Disgusting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 if they aren't going to offer a jewish version or muslim version or rasta version then they shouldn't offer any religious version of vanity plates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Why do you hate the Baby Jesus? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 In Virginia, you can get a novelty plate that touts your Parrothead status. I don't see that as any different from these plates. We don't get days off for Jimmy Buffett's birth and/or death/zombie days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 if they aren't going to offer a jewish version or muslim version or rasta version then they shouldn't offer any religious version of vanity plates.I agree that there should be other religions represented, if there's going to be a Christian one. We don't get days off for Jimmy Buffett's birth and/or death/zombie days.Sounds like a First Amendment violation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Griddles Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 In Russia, specialty plates ban you!This made me chuckle. I see no problem with the plates as long as anyone can get whatever they want on their plates. If a FSM practitioner wanted a noodely appendage on theirs, or a neo-nazi Hitler identity cult wanted a pic of the fuhrer, or a polygamist wanted a picture of a pregnant 12 year old. Everyone should get to design their own plates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Can I get an atheist plate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Can I get an atheist plate?I am sure you can if an atheist group asks for one. I would imagine they would have to demonstrate interest as well, in order to ensure the expense of designing the plate can be recouped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 We don't get days off for Jimmy Buffett's birth and/or death/zombie days. Parrotheads work? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deepseacatfish Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 For an extra fee, of their own accord.That about sums it up right there. I wouldn't get those plates, and I find plenty of those "specialized" plates to be stupid and a waste of money...but whatever. It doesn't particularly seem like a slippery slope to me, just another way for Americans to express a consumer choice. Now if it was mandated that you had to have a religious identification on your plates that would be a clear issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I am sure you can if an atheist group asks for one. I would imagine they would have to demonstrate interest as well, in order to ensure the expense of designing the plate can be recouped. Oh yeah, I wouldn't except a state to issue one without a group requesting it, but at the same time, I think that if they did there'd probably be a huge backlash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sometimes, I wish I cared about this meaningless bullshit. Wait, no I don't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sometimes, I wish I cared about this meaningless bullshit. Wait, no I don't. I'm sure they make an "I'm going to hell because I chose to refute Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior" plate. don't get snippy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Sometimes, I wish I cared about this meaningless bullshit. Wait, no I don't. That's very un-American, it is your duty to worry about what other people can or cannot do, whether it has any effect on you personally or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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