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Proposed 'Christian' License Plates In Florida May Spark Lawsuit
April 27, 2009
"Americans United for Separation of Church and State has urged the Florida Senate to reject a bill creating two “Christian” license plates for state motorists and warned that a lawsuit may result if the measure becomes law.
SB 642 mandates issuance of a plate depicting the crucified head of Jesus complete with a crown of thorns. It also mandates a second plate featuring a large cross, a stained-glass church window and the words “I Believe.”
“These plates clearly violate the Constitution and basic fairness,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United executive director. “It’s wrong for the legislature to favor one faith over others. If this bill passes, it is almost certain to provoke a lawsuit.
www.au.org/site/DocServ...fix_Plate.pdf
www.au.org/site/News2
April 27, 2009
"Americans United for Separation of Church and State has urged the Florida Senate to reject a bill creating two “Christian” license plates for state motorists and warned that a lawsuit may result if the measure becomes law.
SB 642 mandates issuance of a plate depicting the crucified head of Jesus complete with a crown of thorns. It also mandates a second plate featuring a large cross, a stained-glass church window and the words “I Believe.”
“These plates clearly violate the Constitution and basic fairness,” said the Rev. Barry W. Lynn, Americans United executive director. “It’s wrong for the legislature to favor one faith over others. If this bill passes, it is almost certain to provoke a lawsuit.
www.au.org/site/DocServ...fix_Plate.pdf
www.au.org/site/News2
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Re: Proposed 'Christian' License Plates In Florida May Spark Lawsuit
Sat, May 2, 2009 - 6:29 AMI think that we in Colorado lead the nation in the number of "designer" plates. 52 at last count! OUr fundies have gotten around the state's unwillingness to make a plate just for them by usurping the plate that was created as a memorial for the Columbine tragedy. The plate has a picture of a Columbine flower, with the words "Respect Life" below it. I've asked a couple dozen people why they have the plates, and about two-thirds display them as commentary against the evils of abortion.
