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Atheist sues for denied request of 'IM GOD' license plate in Kentucky Atheist sues for denied request of 'IM GOD' license plate in Kentucky | |
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An atheist’s request for a personalized license plate saying “IM GOD” was denied by the state of Kentucky, which said it might distract other drivers, and would be in bad taste. | An atheist’s request for a personalized license plate saying “IM GOD” was denied by the state of Kentucky, which said it might distract other drivers, and would be in bad taste. |
Bennie Hart says that by announcing “IM GOD” on his license plate, he simply wants to show the impossibility of disproving anyone’s claim to being “God”. | Bennie Hart says that by announcing “IM GOD” on his license plate, he simply wants to show the impossibility of disproving anyone’s claim to being “God”. |
Besides, Hart says, he had the same plate for a dozen years when he lived in Ohio, without causing any problems. | Besides, Hart says, he had the same plate for a dozen years when he lived in Ohio, without causing any problems. |
Hart sued the state transportation secretary, Greg Thomas, on Tuesday on free speech grounds, asking a federal judge in Frankfort to strike down some Kentucky laws and rules for personalized plates. | Hart sued the state transportation secretary, Greg Thomas, on Tuesday on free speech grounds, asking a federal judge in Frankfort to strike down some Kentucky laws and rules for personalized plates. |
Transportation spokesman Ryan Watts says the agency does not comment on pending litigation. | Transportation spokesman Ryan Watts says the agency does not comment on pending litigation. |