US Court says SC freedom of choice is unconstitutional
In June the SC state legislature authorized the “I Believe” specialized license plate. And of course, within days a so-called separation of church and state group filed suit in Federal Court, citing the plates were discriminatory and unlawful. Yesterday, a federal court agreed.
A federal district court ruled Tuesday that the “I Believe” license plate approved by the South Carolina Legislature violates the constitutional separation of church and state and cannot be issued.
In a summary judgment ruling, U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie said the plate was based on a discriminatory law. “Such a law amounts to state endorsement not only of religion in general, but of a specific sect in particular,” Currie said.
Here’s the thing, this plate is one of four dozen other plates drivers can chose from. This is a matter of choice not endorsement of one religion. Private groups in SC have a right to create plates if they paid $4000 or have 400 prepaid applications, Lt. Gov. AndrDe Bauer put up the $4000 from private funds, and again the Circus Court of Appeals dumps on Christianity. What about this plate, Judge; would there be any issues with this one; or would political correctness win again?
- Author: Judeo-Christian Values Attacked on All Sides July 31, 2010
- Debris in Relief Well Sets Back Work On Gusher July 31, 2010
- Obama Decries GOP Over Small Business Lending Bill July 31, 2010
- US Casualties in Afghanistan Soar to Record Highs July 30, 2010
- Signs of Oil Spill Recovery Entering New Phase July 30, 2010
- House Approves Bill On Drilling, Oil Spills July 30, 2010
- Ariz. Governor Considers Changing Immigration Law July 30, 2010
- White House Urges Halt to Spilling of War Secrets July 30, 2010
- Incoming BP CEO: Time for 'Scaleback' in Cleanup July 30, 2010
- Arizona Sheriff Not Relenting After Court Ruling July 30, 2010
Barack Obama together with all his socialist mafia need to be ashamed of them selves. Furthermore this is a total outrage. I was under the idea that as soon as the president will take office he is required to make an oath that will uphold as well as defend the constitution of the united states. Nowhere inside the Constitution does it give the federal government the authority to enact and impose laws and regulations such as the medical care reform bill. It’s my opinion that these power mongers might be in for a true surprise around November. Congratulations regarding collapse of your political future.
I stumbled onto your blog and read a few post. I like your style of writing.
RT @desperate_state US Court says SC freedom of choice is unconstitutional http://bit.ly/41VkLC
This comment was originally posted on Twitter