
Florida lawmakers are considering allowing Christian license plates quite possibly allowing for a separation of church and state issue. The plate, which features a cross and under tag "I Believe", is sponsored by Rev. Edward Bullard. Bullard argues that drivers already grace their cars with other specialty plates like sports teams and colleges they believe in- so why not allow plates with something others believe in?
These plates have a long way to go to get approved. But if approved, opponents like the ACLU believe this will allow other racy plates to be approved such as Klu Klux Klan license plates.
These plates have disaster written all over them. For starters, I would expect people bearing these plates to drive with humility, always following all road laws. Second, this idea will again continue to make Christians look goofy as they fight for the 'rights' for a license plate. Isn't it enough just to have a fish? Third, there is the issue of separation of church and state. Opponents argue that this may seem like the endorsement of a religion in Florida. I know if I were a foreigner and saw a plate that said 'Florida, we believe', I'd assume it was a statement of faith.
I can understand the idea to display one's ideals. That's a right. But to go so far as using a state's license plate? This may be taking it too far...
[Friday, May 02, 2008
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