God hates potholes
30.July, 2009
Several states offer “specialty” license plates with phrases like “In God We Trust” or “God Bless America”. Even though these are a blatant violation of the first Amendment, many secularists look the other way because people pay a higher fee for these plates, paying for the cost of making the plate, as well as generating revenue for the state or for social programs.
Indiana, however, recently created a “In God We Trust” license plate and made it a FREE option to Indiana motorists. The “free” aspect is actually paid for by taxpayers. The monies are taken out of the state highway fund. Instead of using money to fix potholes, Christians are using it to promote their religion over and above others.
Added note: the conversation was recorded in a location where it is legal to have one-party ent to recording. Conversation was edited for time, confidentiality, etc.
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30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
the “in god we …
the “in god we trust” thing is no big deal at all, it’s not like atheists can drive now. though if a person wants to replace an existing license plate, they should not use tax money.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
Is it a nessesary …
Is it a nessesary plate? cause if not there is not really problem.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
I know I am a week …
I know I am a week late (sorry). This type of thing is absolutely unconstitutional because it is not an “extra charge” plate. Should taxpayers have to pay for “Praise be to Allah” plates? How about “Baruch Hashem” (Jewish praise)? what about “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Hindu praise)? Etc… What is fair to everyone without leaving anyone out? It’s better to not admit any religions than to not include 99% of them. For an extra fee, they could have the plates, though!
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
You shouldn’t feel …
You shouldn’t feel bad she kind of sounded like a tool (literally a tool)and she answers phones for a living so she probably shouldn’t take things to heart and if she does she is in the wrong biz. I myself am an atheist but I don’t think this is unconstitutional because this is not establishing a religion or hindering the practice of a religion. its just something for the old ladies to get and feel the lord loves them even more and they vote more than we do. They will all be gone soon enough.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
freddytk421,
Yeah, …
freddytk421,
Yeah, at the end of the vid, I acknowledge that I felt bad about the call… but the state reps wouldn’t return my calls.
I thought at least with this phone call, people could see the stigma that people hold against atheists and the desire people have to tear down separation of church & state.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
you are barking up …
you are barking up the wrong tree. That’s like asking the cashier at McDonalds if animals should have the right not to be eaten.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
English,
This video …
English,
This video is a couple of years old.
I am against the bailouts and made a video of closing my savings account in protest of the bailouts.
Also, even small problems should be fixed, shouldn’t they? If you have a lifeboat leaking from a hundred small holes and a couple giant ones…. you need to patch the giant ones… but you’ll still take on water from the hundred smaller ones if you don’t stop them too.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
Oh, please… this …
Oh, please… this is ridiculous. Of all the things one should be worrying about, I don’t think this is an issue.
You worry about $3 in one state, whilst BILLIONS are being siphoned to the rich bankers? While BILLIONS are given to Illegals? While BILLIONS are being used to kill people in Iraq, etc? Wish you’d be this defensive of our Constitution re: Illegals, Bailouts, the Fed. Reserve, 2nd Amendment, Pres, not Congress, declaring wars, Voter Frauds, etc. This country has far worse problems!
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
lol, pwned.
lol, pwned.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
It’s time to stand …
It’s time to stand up and get Religion Out Of Government. NOW!!!
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
Imrational, Thank …
Imrational, Thank you for this video. I live in Indiana and hate to see these God plates. Because I have always refused them, I didn’t realise that there was no speciality charge. Thank you for making that clear. It’s a despicable BMV, and therefore state government, endorsement of religion.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
this is a desprate …
this is a desprate attempt for the religion, they know that people are starting to convert to atheism. they are scared. and this is just straight up bullshit. “in god we trust” ha what a load of .
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
bobnfreely,
that’s …
bobnfreely,
that’s why I said that I was sorry at 1:43. I had also called legislators, but that didn’t return my calls.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
While I agree with …
While I agree with your point, ambushing a call-center worker is hardly the best way to get it across. She’s just doing her job. If you’re an Indiana tax-payer, you should be contacting your state reps and/or filing suit in court. Talk to Americans United for Separation of Church and State. They might be able to help you out.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
God is not a …
God is not a religion,God is faith
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
This is absolutely …
This is absolutely true. Religion is a thief of both money and minds. I was appalled by these plates when I visited IN recently.
Christians really do expect preferential treatment and it is only the Atheists who seem to have the balls to stand up to them.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
Well they already …
Well they already do in most of the west….throuble was those who were the victims never realised it..until it was too late.
The victims were clueless morons like you.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
As to being a real …
As to being a real man… I have no issues there, so I suggest you try another line of insults. I feel quite secure in my masculinity. I also freely acknowledge that I’m bald and atheist too.
Perhaps you could try some insults related to my poor sense of humor. I do feel pretty awkward about that.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
I will post …
I will post anti-Islamic videos more when they start to infringe upon my freedoms here in this country.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
Are you describing …
Are you describing yourself, baldhead ?
Oh & I’m fighting Islamofacism…nevertheless, I hate holes like you with repressed issues. For Godsakes, leave us Jews and Christians alone.
I’m looking foward to your next anti-Islam post. Becoz, if you really stand for what you believe in – Islam should be your biggest target ! No other religion is so anti-freedom.
Now, get some balls you Eunuch and try to be a REAL Man….even if u’re NOT – Atleast try act like one !
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
so instead of …
so instead of concentrating on insulting me, why aren’t you fighting the good fight against Islam?
I still wonder where your anger issues come from. Sexually repressed homosexualiity? Beaten as a child? Too much caffeine?
You seem like one of those lonely weird guys who suddenly snaps and opens fire at MickeyD’s. Get help before it’s too late.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
btw, how is your …
btw, how is your freedom being infringed upon by atheists on the internet? You are free to ignore and all of my comments. No one is forcing you to respond here.
You seem to have a weird concept of freedom.
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
Get a life hole. …
Get a life hole.
Be a REAL man for a Change – you ing nefarious hypocrite !
Instead of deriding Sanity – Judiasm -Christianity…Be a MAN and Protest against the intolernat Islamofacism which threatens the world…the EAL threat is from Islam and Moslem immigration, like your Dearborn,MH….once their mumbers increase…you would repent & understand that THEY pose the REAL threat to Athiests & Homos alike ! You s would be the first in their firing line ! Atheists = stupid !
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
case in point, you …
case in point, you ignore my previous comment and instead only deal with insults.
Yeah, I’m going to waste time on you researching answers. (note, that was sarcasm)
30.July, 2009 um 10:36 pm
Well If I’m an “ass …
Well If I’m an “ass”…than you are my “hole”. Comprendez-Calvo ?
Maybe I should protest like you – that my “freedom” is being infringed upon by ugly nutroot Atheists like you spoiling the peace on the internet with your crazy views.
Also, I notice that in some videos…u seem to be wearing a hat ! Why ? Ashamed that your bald-ugly head would be a turn off with the ladies ? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA