UPDATE: SC gets enough orders to make religious car tags
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Department of Motor Vehicles says it has enough paid orders to begin making Christian-themed license plates in South Carolina despite a lawsuit challenging the move. Agency spokeswoman Beth Parks said Monday it took fewer than three days to get 400 people to order and pay $5 to cover the additional cost of making the plates. The plates depict a stained-glass window with a cross and the words "I Believe" written on top. Parks says the plates should be available in about a month. Legislators passed a law authorizing the tag this year. Washington-based Americans United for Separation of Church and State have sued South Carolina officials. The group argues the plates amount to state sponsorship of a particular faith. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Friday, Oct 31 at 9:35 AM rick wrote ...iraq tigger i dont force anything on anyone ,,you should read closer ..but then again you are just as lame as you screen name i'm sure . Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Oct 30 at 6:16 PM IraqTigger wrote ...Christians should have a choice to get the plates and non-Christians should have a choice not to. The non-Christian group should not be allowed to prevent my right to choose. As for Rick, I feel sorry for you, if you don't want Christians to force their belief on you, then don't force your non-belief on us. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Oct 30 at 2:58 PM Debbie wrote ...I think it is great! When can we get a similar one in Georgia? Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Oct 30 at 10:48 AM rick wrote ...hey sws here's the problem ..i have a choice to have and live the way i choose but seems like the christian people want everyone to live like them that where the problem is .. get off your so righteous bus. how can you say your going to heaven when you dont even know whats going to happen tommorrow or the next week or year that's just a lost cause .i want a kiss plate so everyone can know i like rock-n- roll but i dont want fake people to have one just true people no fake ones Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Oct 30 at 10:22 AM KATIE wrote ...ITS A CHOICE! THEREFORE CHURCH AND STATE ARE SEPERATED. I WOULD UNDERSTAND IF THEY REQUIRED PEOPLE TO GET CHRISTIAN PLATES, BUT COME ON. JEEZ. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Thursday, Oct 30 at 9:24 AM SWS wrote ...If you do not want this license plate, do not buy it. You have a choice, don't take mine away! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a commentMost PopularMore Good Stuff |
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