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JohnnyRingo

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5. I suppose if I'm allowed to display it on a bumper sticker,......

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2025, 11:41 AM

Aug 31

... a license plate isn't much different. Except maybe that it shows government support for the statement.
I think it's a tough call, depending on the message. The BMV in Arkansas might approve "KILL-HILL", and deny "NO-KING".

Like every issue it's more complicated than it appears.

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Are vanity license plates protected speech? One woman is appealing hers to Supreme Court. [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 31 OP

They probably would be if not for that pesky governmental licensure issue... hlthe2b Aug 31 #1

Agreed. States do have a legitimate interest in preventing provocative plates that could lead to potentially deadly Midwestern Democrat Aug 31 #4

Two best vanity plates I've seen in RL: CrispyQ Aug 31 #2

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I remember years ago when I was commuting to work here in Philly BumRushDaShow Aug 31 #10

Virginia, per capita, has the highest % of vanity plates in the US. underpants Aug 31 #3

I suppose if I'm allowed to display it on a bumper sticker,...... JohnnyRingo Aug 31 #5

Ohio does not permit personalization of disabled veteran license plates Bluejeans Aug 31 #6

Locking. Lasher Aug 31 #13