License plate controversy erupted a week ago over the proposed, and now DOA, "I BELIEVE" specialty license plate in Fla.  And now, the South Carolina legislature is poised to direct the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles to issue the nation's first specialty license plate decorated with the image of a cross.

Who could have ever imagined a little old piece of metal could prove to have so much mettle?

Now, I'm sure most have an opinion of whether or not this is a good thing or a bad thing.  Personally, I would just like to know what organization stands to benefit financially from the revenues of the plate sales.  Perhaps no organization will benefit save for the Palmetto state itself.  Ok.  State budgets can always use additional revenue streams, right?

Here's what I predict.  The ACLU will most likely sue the State of South Carolina.  And the state will wind up spending time and resources (taxpayer dollars) defending their decision (should the plate pass).

Stay tuned.  The horse is at the barn door and he's almost out!

Until next time, stay safe behind the wheel

Jason D. King
PR & Info. Serv
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