Took longer than I thought
WATE:
Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union Thursday filed a lawsuit over a state specialty license plate that benefits abortion opponents.
The groups say the tag discriminates against people with opposing views.
The Legislature authorized the “Choose Life” plate in the last session, but the Senate tabled an amendment proposal that would have created a “Pro Choice” plate.
The lawsuit was filed against Gov. Bredesen and Safety Commissioner Fred Phillips in their official capacities.
In other news, the state plans to release a Liberals Suck and a Nuke the Gay Whales for Jesus license plates.
November 7th, 2003 at 11:23 am
The only problem I have with a “Choose Life” plate is where the proceeds go. Because the irony here is that a “Choose Life” plate is inherently pro-choice; as long as they leave the word “Choose” in there, I don’t see a major problem.
Now if the funds go to anti-abortion lobbyists, that would be Very Bad. Give the funds to adoption agencies or independent counseling centers, again, not much problem.
November 7th, 2003 at 1:47 pm
Wow tqirsch I am in 100% agreement with you on this one. There is nothing I disagee with. Not even a little bit. Wow.
November 9th, 2003 at 4:37 pm
I have one for Knox County, considering the way people drive (is that what they call it?) around here: “If You Can Read This, You Are Too Damn Close”.