Proposed license plate bears cross and "I Believe".

[ohiosmith]

COLUMBIA — The cross could soon grace a state specialty license plate.

But if the Legislature endorses the new plate, which would say "I Believe" across the bottom and carry the image of a cross in front of a stained-glass window, the state could end up in court.

The bill received key approval in the House on Wednesday with a 109-0 vote. A change from the Senate version will send it back to that body before it could go to Gov. Mark Sanford's desk.

"People can express their views however they want, on a bumper sticker,

whatever," said Ronald Lindsay, director of the First Amendment Task Force for the Council for Secular Humanism, a New York-based group.

http://www.charleston.net/news/2008/may/22/cross_could_adorn_state_license_plates41799/

[quip]

1. I believe that people should let their actions reflect their beliefs, not their license plates.

[ohiosmith]

2. Amen brother.

[Connonym]

3. "People can express their views however they want, on a bumper sticker,"

would an "AMEN" be too ironic here? I wouldn't even object to a plate that says "I believe" so long as it didn't have the religious symbolism. What is so fricking hard to understand about the separation of church and state? Why does this keep coming up? And did you ever wonder how much tax money is spent debating the same shit over and over again (not to mention building monuments and stuff and then after they lose the argument having to take them down again). I'm a godless agnostic so I'm sure that influences my opinion but the law seems to be pretty clear about this every single time they try it.

[TZ]

4. I wouldn't care

but you know if an atheist wanted a "godless and proud" license plate it would be rejected....

[Chan790]

5. Oooooh! I want one. n/m

[China_cat]

11. We have "In Reason We Trust"

as a counter to the the "In God We Trust" plate.

If someone wants to petition for something to counter the 'I Believe' plate, the law is written to allow it. In fact, if no one takes up a countering plate, this one won't be allowed. It's one of the reasons we don't have a 'choose life' plate...pro-choice groups refuse to sponsor a countering plate.

[DarkTirade]

6. In that case, I propose we start a church of 'Fuck off'

and insist on equality in printing OUR liscence plates too.

[Connonym]

7. I stole this from Fark

Get your revenge by getting your plate personalized "ITTIES" (picture the the word on the plate sample -- my pev must be wearing off because I had to think about it before I got it)

[ohiosmith]

8. :

:rofl:

[TZ]

10. Look for that in a MN plate soon...ahem temeah.....

:evilgrin:

[ironflange]

19. Kinda like this one?

[Rhythm]

21. Oh, you mean like this sharp thinker did with their Florida tag?

:rofl:

[SacredCow]

9. Oh, those damn specialty plates....

It's so ridiculous to be promoting, defending, or condemning a freakin' license plate when there are REAL issues that Legislature could be addressing.

Either open the floodgates to any and all specialty plates (with the understanding that it does NOT mean the state endorses what's on the plate) or do away with them all. Each state has ONE plate, and you advertise your agenda with as many bumper stickers that you can fit. Problem solved.

[noonwitch]

12. I have a cool license plate in Michigan

It has the image of the Mackinac Bridge on it. I like the ones that support different causes-state colleges and universities, in particular, but also there is a wildlife one and one for supporting kids' charities.

I think that having one with a cross on it does cross the line.

[SacredCow]

13. I suppose that's an arguement for the "all" factor of "all or nothing"

If they can have a cross, then another group can have a pentagram, Flying Spaghetti Monster (I'd consider one of those), or whatever.

I'm on the fence, really. I really don't care, other than the time wasted to fight for or against the plates.

[stuntcat]

14. disturbing

I don't care what anyone says about to each their own or whatever, those plates are THE federal mark on your car. If this is what it's gonna come to they need to stop having ANY special plates x(

(I like this one though-)

:rofl:

[Rhythm]

22. The great old ones had the same idea

[stuntcat]

23. if only..

if only I had a car :loveya: I love Cthulhu.

[lost-in-nj]

15. Well at least we'll know what

cars to choose from
after the rapture,
but for now you can window shop and choose your model!!!



:hi:


lost

[KamaAina]

16. Someone please Photoshop the equivalent plates

for Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Wicca, Baha'i, Pastafarianism, etc., etc. Pleeeeze?

edit: I left out Buddhism! Mazie Hirono hates me. :(

[SteppingRazor]

17. Eh, what's one more? Here's a list of all the specialty plates here in Florida:

ENVIRONMENTAL

* Animal Friend
* Aquaculture
* Conserve Wildlife
* Discover Florida's Oceans
* Everglades River of Grass
* Fish Florida
* Indian River Lagoon
* Large Mouth Bass
* Panther
* Protect Florida Springs
* Protect Florida Whales
* Protect Our Reefs
* Protect Wild Dolphins
* Save Our Seas
* Save the Manatee
* Sea Turtle
* Sportsmen's National Land Trust
* State Wildflower
* Tampa Bay Estuary
* Trees Are Cool

MISCELLANEOUS

* A State of Vision
* Agricultural Education
* Agriculture
* American Red Cross
* Boy Scouts of America
* Challenger/Columbia
* Choose Life
* Corrections Foundation
* Donate Organs
* End Breast Cancer
* Family First
* Family Values
* Florida Arts
* Florida Educational
* Florida Golf Capital of the World
* Florida Salutes Veterans
* Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch
* Florida Special Olympic
* Hospice: Everyday is a Gift
* Imagine
* Invest in Children
* Keep Kids Drug Free
* Kids Deserve Justice
* Live the Dream
* Motorcycle Specialty
* NASCAR
* Parents Make A Difference
* Police Athletic League
* Police Benevolent Association
* Salutes Firefighters
* Share the Road
* Stop Child Abuse
* Stop Heart Disease
* Support Homeownership For All
* Support Our Troops
* Support Soccer
* U.S. Air Force
* U.S. Army
* U.S. Coast Guard
* U.S. Marine Corps
* U.S. Navy
* U.S. Olympic
* U.S. Paratroopers
* United We Stand

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS

* Florida Marlins (Baseball)
* Florida Panthers (Hockey)
* Jacksonville Jaguars (Football)
* Miami Dolphins (Football)
* Miami Heat (Basketball)
* Orlando Magic (Basketball)
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Football)
* Tampa Bay Devil Rays (Baseball)
* Tampa Bay Lightning (Hockey)

UNIVERSITIES

* Barry University
* Bethune-Cookman College
* Clearwater Christian College
* Eckerd College
* Edward Waters College
* Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
* Flagler College
* Florida A & M University
* Florida Atlantic University
* Florida College
* Florida Gulf Coast University
* Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
* Florida Institute of Technology
* Florida International University
* Florida Memorial University
* Florida Southern College
* Florida State University
* Jacksonville University
* Lynn University
* New College of Florida
* Nova Southeastern University
* Palm Beach Atlantic University
* Ringling School of Art and Design
* Rollins College
* Saint Leo University
* Saint Thomas University
* Southeastern University
* Stetson University
* University of Central Florida
* University of Florida
* University of Miami
* University of North Florida
* University of South Florida
* University of Tampa
* University of West Florida
* Warner Southern College


I mean, we've even got a John Lennon license plate, fa chrissake. What's one more?

[Dangerously Amused]

18. Sucks. Except it would open the door to some creativity:

I believe...NOT.

I believe... SCIENCE.

I believe... GODDESS.

I believe... GWB SUX.

I believe... NO FUNDY.

I believe... IN FSM.

etc.

[Love Bug]

20. Why is the State promoting religion?

[trof]

24. In Alabama it's a pic of Coach Bear Bryant with "I Believe".

:rofl: