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But, it would be ok to offer a gay pride license plate without offering a license plate with an opposing opinon, I'm sure.
I believe they would... they're representing the Ku Klux Klan in Georgia because the state refused to include them in the "adopt a highway" program (pick up trash on the side of the road in exchange for a roadsign recognizing the group for their efforts).So.... if NC issued a “Slavery Sucks!” plate, the ACLU would sue if the state does not also offer a “Slavery Rocks!” plate?
Choose death?You miss the point..you can't offer one side of the equation and not the other.
I believe they would... they're representing the Ku Klux Klan in Georgia because the state refused to include them in the "adopt a highway" program (pick up trash on the side of the road in exchange for a roadsign recognizing the group for their efforts).
Ku Klux Klan sues Georgia after bid to adopt road is denied | Reuters
The ACLU has a rather simplistic view of "fairness" - about what you'd expect from an 8-year-old.
Choose death?
Condemn abortion alternatives?
Really?
The KKK doesn't have right to adopt a highway.Thinking that every one should have the same rights as guaranteed under the constitution, even people who are unpopular, is not "rather simplistic". That is, in fact, the basis of the bill of rights.
Don't see what either of those has to do with this particular license plate. It doesn't exactly say "make abortion illegal" or "keep the government inside of my body"Or "reproductive freedom", or "keep the government out of my body", or.....
As noted and described previously, the premise upon which you base your disagreement is unsound.There is a difference between being obtuse, and being realistic.
They did not so much refuse to offer a countering viewpoint as they did not offer one.It's pretty clear. They refused to allow for the countering viewpoint.
If you want to make profit on these stylized plates then do it through entertainment. you could put sports team logos, or i like fishing, or the state's motto. Youi can make your extra money off of that and leave the political campaigning to the politicians.
Exactly.Your point is kind of stupid too.
It shouldn't matter whether it is a current active political viewpoint or not.
Exactly. Expressions of free speech include opinions which may not necessarily be politically correct or popular. I'm having a difficult time believing there is even a constitutional question here.
They did not so much refuse to offer a countering viewpoint as they did not offer one.
I haven't seen anything to suggest that the state was asked, or told, to offer a countering view and declined to do so.
Or "reproductive freedom", or "keep the government out of my body", or.....
The KKK doesn't have right to adopt a highway.
When it suits them and their particular political point of view.You clearly aren't familiar with the ACLU then. The ACLU is for equality under the law.
They did not so much refuse to offer a countering viewpoint as they did not offer one.
I haven't seen anything to suggest that the state was asked, or told, to offer a countering view and declined to do so.
During the 2011 legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly passed House Bill 289, which authorized the issuance of a “Choose Life” license plate.
However, officials say the legislature repeatedly refused to authorize a plate that supported the countervailing position in favor of reproductive freedom.
Six amendments were proposed in the legislature to authorize an additional new plate that stated either, “Trust Women. Respect Choice,” or simply “Respect Choice.” The legislature rejected all six amendments.
I did not read that far. Mia Culpa.Um, did you even read your OP's link? :roll:
Ummmm, I would.
Seems the issue could be easily resolved then.
Some like yourself could have "Choose Death" license plates and the less enlightened could have "Choose Life" license plates.
The prefered "opposite" is usually "pro choice", but other alternatives were offered, yet all were rejected by the state legislature. Your sarcastic use of which political opinion is "less enlightened" is very telling of your bias on the issue, the very basis of the lawsuit. Hmm...
With just a little investigation you'll find that there are many people who have strong opinions on abortion. I just think it odd that there are people who would actually be offended at the sight of "Choose Life". Is that so offensive? It must be the same crowd who have trouble dealing with Christmas trees.
When it suits them and their particular political point of view.
How many times has the ACLU gone to bat for the pro-gun rights position?
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