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Atheist In Illinois Calls "God" License Plates Unfair
March 11, 2008 11:32 a.m. EST
Isabelle Duerme - AHN News Writer
Springfield, IL (AHN) - An atheist from Illinois expressed disapproval over license plates that brandish the words "In God We Trust", and has expressed that plates should also be made available that state "God is Make-Believe."
The man, Rob Sherman from Buffalo Grove, was adamant in saying that the option should be open, since residents have the option of buying the "In God We Trust" license plates for a mere extra $20.
According to the UPI, the plates, openly promoting the Christian religion, was given the approval from the House of Representatives to be made available to citizens, after it passed a vote at 105-3 held last week.
Sherman said that he would not even consider putting a plate in his car, "but if some Christian wants it on their car, that's fine."
The Springfield Journal Register quoted Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion), the sponsor of the bill that proposed in favor of the plates, who said that the plates would encourage people to show the national motto on their car, as well as help the Illinois Military Relief Fund, the recipient of the extra $20 for the plates.
"It's voluntary," he said. "You don't want the plates, you don't need to buy them...It's a potential source of revenue for military families and indicates a wonderful message."
The bill is scheduled to head to the Senate for approval.
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