Confederate Flag License Plates OK'd

[The Straight Story]

Confederate Flag License Plates OK'd

A judge rules that the flag falls under guidelines of Florida's "specialty plate" program, which is considered a forum of free speech.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- In Florida, drivers have dozens of options when it comes to their license plates: They can support wildlife, a favorite college, the Orlando Magic or even proclaim opposition to abortion.

One option they don't have -- the Confederate flag -- has been at the center of a heated debate in the state for years. Lawmakers don't think it's appropriate. But a federal judge has ruled otherwise.

The judge ruled that the flag falls under guidelines of the "specialty plate" program, which is considered a forum of free speech.


The Sons of Confederate Veterans filed a lawsuit two years ago after the Legislature and the Department of Motor Vehicles didn't approve a plate that features Confederate flags and coats worn by Florida Confederate soldiers.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/27393204/detail.html

[NashVegas]

1. I'd Rather Know Who the Assholes Are

Then let them hide.

[rubberducky]

2. I totally agree with you.

[joeybee12]

4. Agree...nt

[JoePhilly]

3. Having the racists self identify is fine with me

[William769]

5. On a positive note other groups that have been denied can now also get specialty plates.

Womans right to choose comes to mind, they were denied a couple of years ago.

[TheCowsCameHome]

6. Flush them right out into the open, where we can see 'em.

Good going, Florida.