Florida License Plates

So it would seem that the Florida legislature is considering offering a Christian license plate.

"This handout photo supplied by Craig Dobson from Faith in Teaching on Thursday April 17, 2008, shows a proposed specialty license plate. The Florida legislature is considering a specialty license plate design that would include a cross, a stained glass window and the words "I Believe". If approved it would be the first state to have a license plate featuring a religious symbol that it is not part of a college logo. (AP Photo/James Moore, Faith in Teaching,HO)"

According to the ACLU (via AP)

The problem with the state manufacturing the plate is that it "sends a message that Florida is essentially a Christian state" and, second, gives the "appearance that the state is endorsing a particular religious preference," said Howard Simon, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida.

This is exactly right, but I wouldn't object if they are willing to provide license plates for people of all faiths, including a lack thereof. What do you think are the chances of that?

Bullard, the plate's sponsor, isn't sure all groups should be able to express their preference. If atheists came up with an "I Don't Believe" plate, for example, he would probably oppose it.

I'm guessing he would also be opposed to a license plate for Pastafarians and Jedi.