http://capitolfaxcom.disqus.com/NoneenThu, 25 Jan 2007 12:34:07 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084907<p>'The Horse' stole my thunder i.e. the silly car magnets as if such silly frippery would influence any thinking person. The magnets are beginning to fade like the yellow ribbons of yore which continued to flap in shreds on trees long after their purpose was forgotten. Bandwagon car magnet displayers/license plate preachers = go away and shut up.</p>TrollalalalaThu, 25 Jan 2007 12:34:07 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084905<p>Florida List with links to pics.<br><a href="http://www3.hsmv.state.fl.us/Intranet/dmv/specialtytags/specialindex.cfm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www3.hsmv.state.fl.us/Intranet/dmv/specialtytags/specialindex.cfm">http://www3.hsmv.state.fl.u...</a></p>AndyWed, 24 Jan 2007 10:10:03 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084903<p>Florida Specialty Plate Stats</p><p><a href="http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/specialtytags/tagsales2006.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/specialtytags/tagsales2006.pdf">http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us...</a></p><p>Choose Life has had a consistent 40,000 or so on the road each year, so thats probably comparable in a rough sense. Rank is #8, that's what would irk the opponents the most, you would see these things everywhere.</p><p>Some interesting #'s:<br>The "Impact Eternity" message on Clearwater Christian College(a fundamentalist christian organization), which has about 90 tags on the road.(the bottom of the list)<br>"Family Values", that sure sounds political!!<br>"Homeownership for all", that sounds communist!!<br>"Kids deserve Justice", reeks political, ala UN-types.<br>"Boy Scouts of America", a establisment clause violator there<br>Tons of environmental stuff there, "support education" thinly veiled politics all.</p><p>But who does it hurt? Give me a break Law Enforcement people. If you are calling out a APB on a white camaro, a unique tag should help find the offender quicker than a generic.</p><p>I did an essay application to the Hon George Ryan college summer republican intern program in the early 90's suggesting such a program, and cited the great success of the Florida progam, encouraging the future governor to use such a program to gain popularity for future office. I didn't get the job, but I think I called George a political animal or something like that, should have kept a copy.</p><p>More tags for all!!(I have a Pet Friendly and my wife formerly had an Illinois State(old version with the little numbers even), so I wholly support expansion of this program.</p>AndyWed, 24 Jan 2007 10:07:27 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084902<p>or put a silly magnet, cut like a ribbon on it</p>The HorseWed, 24 Jan 2007 10:02:22 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084900<p>Why do we even need licence plates? Just paint your trunk with whatever message you want .... duh</p>The HorseWed, 24 Jan 2007 10:01:19 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084898<p>Where Government gives it to the people</p>gus bodeWed, 24 Jan 2007 06:54:14 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084896<p>It's funny that specialty plates have been in existence in IL since 1932 - 70+ years - and it is only when the violent, hateful message, "Choose Life," is proposed that we begin to worry about confused police and crazy plates to follow.</p><p>"Choose Life" was not the first IL plate that makes a supposed political statement. We already have the environmental, duck hunting, and union plates, for example.</p><p>In answer to the question posed by more than one, "Who started this?", it was the IL General Assembly that ushered in the concept by designing plates for its own members, which they still have today.</p>Jill StanekWed, 24 Jan 2007 01:19:37 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084895<p>"Support menopause, buy her a gun!"</p>DisgustedTue, 23 Jan 2007 23:14:13 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084893<p>How about a "Choice" plate?</p><p>Seriously.</p><p>Let's have a contest and see who can sell more.</p>Cal SkinnerTue, 23 Jan 2007 23:04:22 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084889<p>Put it on the board, YES!</p><p>Go White Sox!</p>JohnTue, 23 Jan 2007 22:13:00 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084887<p>We're on a mission from God!</p>B HicksTue, 23 Jan 2007 22:06:42 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084885<p>It might not be a bad idea to allow KKK plates. At least we would then all know exactly who they are (Normally, they're wearing hoods and are anonymous.) I can't imagine that they wouldn't suffer occasional damage to their cars.</p><p>As far as Nazis go, it doesn't seem too unrealistic that they too might want specialized license plates. Wasn't the American Nazi Party once headquartered up in Maquette Park?</p><p>In any case, what's likely to happen is that there will be so many specialized plates that these fringe messages will get lost in a sea of other messages; and besides, if they really wanted, they could already just put on a bumper or window sticker. As long as they're paying for it.</p>SquideshiTue, 23 Jan 2007 21:32:04 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084882<p>The Cheapskate State</p>BlashkonoziTue, 23 Jan 2007 21:23:45 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084880<p>I think with a limited forum on a license plate the content has to be neutral, be of significant interest, and have an adequate alternative. So where "Choose Life" is arguably all three of the above, they'll have to worry about viewpoint suppression when they turn down other phrases.</p>Rayne of TerrorTue, 23 Jan 2007 21:15:11 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084877<p>Illinois-Bribetaking Capitol of the Universe</p>Unindicted Co-conspiratorTue, 23 Jan 2007 20:53:41 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084875<p>Go Yellow Dog!</p><p>Roe v Wade 4ever</p>Shallow PharnyxTue, 23 Jan 2007 20:33:15 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084873<p>Retired Senate</p><p>So that I, too, can park for free anywhere I want to in the Loop on a weekday.</p>AnonTue, 23 Jan 2007 20:32:45 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084871<p>More likely, some smart pro-choice lawmaker will introduce a bill creating a "Choose Life" license plate and funneling the money ito stem cell research.</p>Yellow Dog DemocratTue, 23 Jan 2007 20:06:17 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084869<p>The problem is the State of Illinois, by issuing any specialty plates, has created a limited open forum, and it must open that forum to anyone who wants. The state can put stipulations on that forum, and often recognized hate groups like the KKK are not guaranteed participation.</p><p>However, other groups can pretty much have their way with the plates.</p><p>ILLINOIS--Your Blue-Light Special</p>Fan of the GameTue, 23 Jan 2007 19:24:57 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084867<p>Illinois--State of the Ruling Families. 21st Century Royality.</p>Mike WilliamsTue, 23 Jan 2007 18:49:25 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084864<p>Sew and Reap</p>steve schnorfTue, 23 Jan 2007 18:31:47 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084862<p>Ugh. This is going to end up exactly like the 87,432 "honorary" street signs in the City of Chicago: cute idea that morphs into nuisance and then into menace. (Imaginary caller to 911 Center: "There's a four car accident with injuries at the corner of Western and Honorary Herbert Hoover Way!")</p><p>Ditto vanity plates. Oh, for joy: we've reeled in three gazillionths of one percent in "revenue enhancement". Well, we squandered all that money on just this lawsuit, didn't we?</p><p>What to do? Phase out the special plates programs completely -- at a net loss, of course -- and go back to all "regular" plates. It's the only practical way to moot the effect of the court decision.</p>Dooley DudrightTue, 23 Jan 2007 18:30:22 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084860<p>Illinois-Land of the Blue<br> IWRK 4 TXS<br>Viagra or Democrats-Enjoy the Shaft</p>LogicalTue, 23 Jan 2007 18:23:45 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084859<p>Eric Rudolph's Victin says that,</p><p>'There have been more acts of domestic terrorism by the “pro-life” people than by Muslim extremists.'</p><p>The damn Pro-Lifers killed more than 2,752 folks here in the States?</p><p>Man, Planned Parenthood sure has some accurate body counters beating their gums for them - I got to read papers more closely. Lovely folks, entirely; almost as sweet and good natured as the Pro-Life bullhorn set.</p>Pat HickeyTue, 23 Jan 2007 18:20:28 -0000http://capitolfax.com/2007/01/23/question-of-the-day-244/#comment-18084857<p>Just because I am curious what the courts would say about it:</p><p>"Obama for President"</p>Boone Logan SquareTue, 23 Jan 2007 18:19:14 -0000