[Tax-chick]

On the one hand, what a stupid thing for the state DMV to do. On the other hand, Federal intervention into state license plates seems pretty stupid, too.

Maybe the guy should just get a bumper sticker, and save the vanity-plate money.

[Texas_Jarhead]

"The state contended — and Byrne lawyers conceded — two of his requests on his vanity plate application, "JOHN316" and "JN316" did not meet a provision for vanity plates in Vermont. The provision states that vanity license plates may not contain more than two numerals to avoid confusion with standard-issued license plates."

"However, the state also rejected Byrne's third vanity license plate choice, "JN36TN," arguing that it contains a religious viewpoint."

[andyk]

The state contended — and Byrne lawyers conceded — two of his requests on his vanity plate application, "JOHN316" and "JN316" did not meet a provision for vanity plates in Vermont. The provision states that vanity license plates may not contain more than two numerals to avoid confusion with standard-issued license plates. However, the state also rejected Byrne's third vanity license plate choice, "JN36TN," arguing that it contains a religious viewpoint.

What argument will they use next? Apparently they didn't think that JN316 was religious, or were afraid of using that argument unless completely necessary.

[who knows what evil?]

The Rutland Herald is often referred to by locals as the "Baghdad Herald".

[sirchtruth]

U.S. District Court Judge J. Garvan Murtha

This is the same usurper that has reinstated the James Woodward fiasco here in Brattleboro.

What a complete dolt.

[CzarNicky]

"JN36TN."

For a while in Ohio that could have been an actual license plate number until they changed the numbering scheme again.

[Nateman]

MOVTBS

[Join Or Die]

As an agnostic, I can say that I think this is extremely ridiculous. Yes, I realize that may be a surprise to some, but this is insane he should be able to put anything non-offensive he wants on his license plate.

[muawiyah]

I have absolutely no idea where the federal government gets off on determining that this is a legitimate religious message. First of all the Constitution doesn't give them the authority to do so. Secondly, the reference is no different than any other reference system, including ISBN, to identify a book or a body of information.

I am very offended that this officious judicial hack thinks it's alright to cram his personal religious beliefs down my throat.

[opinionator]

Pretty soon it will be illegal for hispanics to name their sons 'Jesus'!

[festus]

Were it not for the context of this article I'd never have figured out what this meant.

Thank goodness the DMV folks are sharp enough to prevent this from happening...... /sarc off