Judge finds NC ‘Choose Life’ plates unconstitutional

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RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge has ruled it is unconstitutional for North Carolina to issue pro-life license plates unless the state offers similar plates supporting abortion rights.

U.S. District Court Judge James C. Fox ruled on Friday that North Carolina cannot produce or distribute the “Choose Life” plate.

Judge Fox concluded, “The State’s offering of a Choose Life license plate in the absence of a pro-choice plate constitutes viewpoint discrimination in violation of the First Amendment.”

http://myfox8.com/2012/12/10/judge-finds-nc-choose-life-plates-unconstitutional/

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Tax rates, same sex marriage and now this? These are hard times for RWNs. I almost feel sorry for them. Almost.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I'm in favor of a "Mind Your Own Business" plate.

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I'm in favor of a "Mind Your Own Business" plate.

Except it should be written out in southern dialect.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Honestly, I wish we could have 'Go ** Yourself' plates.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Honestly, I wish we could have 'Go ** Yourself' plates.

Why? Anger issues?

[DaveE 178]

So, they add a plate that says "choose death", problem solved.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

Why? Anger issues?

Why do you associate GFY with anger?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Why do you associate GFY with anger?

It was a question. Why do you want a plate that tells everyone who reads it to go #### themselves? Sounds angry!

So, they add a plate that says "choose death", problem solved.

People who are pro-choice are not pro-death or pro-abortion. I'm not sure why people can't comprehend this...

[DaveE 178]

It was a question. Why do you want a plate that tells everyone who reads it to go #### themselves? Sounds angry!

People who are pro-choice are not pro-death or pro-abortion. I'm not sure why people can't comprehend this...

Who said they were? I think you are making assumptions.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Who said they were? I think you are making assumptions.

Perhaps I am. Suggesting "choose death" as the pro-choice version of a license plate certainly implies it though, no?

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

People who are pro-choice are not pro-death or pro-abortion. I'm not sure why people can't comprehend this...

[Teddy B 17,252]

People who are pro-choice are not pro-death or pro-abortion. I'm not sure why people can't comprehend this...

It's that evil word "choice". They've never had one, and they don't want anyone else to have one either.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

They aren't. You can post as many emoticons as you'd like, but I remain correct.

[JohnR! 5,495]

So, they add a plate that says "choose death", problem solved.

'Choose death' would be more appropriate for those who support the death penalty, who ironically, are the same who support the 'choose life' plates... :rofl:

Edited December 10, 2012 by Gegel