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Posted on 08/13/2022 6:27:49 AM PDT by DoodleBob
You’ll soon likely have another specialty plate to choose from in Florida. But this latest plate is already polarizing.
Governor Ron DeSantis is promoting a Don’t Tread on Me plate patterned over a flag that was first flown on a warship in 1775 as a battle cry for American independence, but its meaning has changed a lot since then.
However, the plates won’t be made available until 3000 people statewide order them. Then you’ll see them popping up on other cars. But already they’re raising eyebrows.
The bright yellow historical flag depicts a timber rattlesnake ready to strike.
Raymond Homand of North Fort Myers called the plate attractive and particularly liked the don’t tread on me slogan which was created during the American Revolutionary War by Christopher Gadsen.
“It’s kind of an invitation type of thing, not to bother me,” Homand said.
The flag was even used at one point by the U.S. Marines.
Steve Gresh of North Fort Myers believes the flag is an honor to all people who served in the service including his 87-year-old father.
But 247 years later, the flag has been adopted by groups like QAnon, The Proud Boys and was flown by insurrectionists who broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
For that reason Thomas Chimirri of North Fort Myers doesn’t want to be associated with the flag.
Political Science Professor Dr. Peter Bergerson at Florida Gulf Coast University points out that historical interpretation always changes.
He believes political groups have used and twisted the meaning of the original flag.
“They have a political message that they want to send by using that particular flag,” Bergerson noted.
For that reason some people like Cameron Gingrass oppose the specialty plates.
“I think I’d stick with the orange that represents our state, pretty classy and fair,” Gingrass said.
So far in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties, just 15 people have ordered the new specialty plates and less than 1000 statewide.
For special scrutiny in traffic stops?
Love it! The problem is that every leftist in Florida would be keying your car and slashing your tires if you had one.
Excellent. My plates come due soon and I’ll order that one on multiple vehicles!
No, NBC, it hasn't.
Virginia has had those for years.
“The problem is that every leftist in Florida would be keying your car and slashing your tires if you had one.”
So? Are you some kind of coward? This is a carry State and that includes things other than guns. They slash, we slash back!
The flag actually made a big comeback at the Tea Party rallies. The left has been trying to tie it to right wing extremists, terrorists, (and now insurrectionists) ever since. Just another alinsky-type attempt to isolate and polarize their opponents.
Ping
““I think I’d stick with the orange “
That plate looks like a pair of gay fuzzy balls.
Neither has the meaning of natural born citizen.
One can only be a natural born citizen if one cannot be anything else.
All those born with foreign nationality are NOT natural born citizens.
“Just another alinsky-type attempt to isolate and polarize their opponents.”
We break free of their stereotypes by continuing to use it despite their minority voice trying to insult it.
NEVER back down in the face of liberalism: DOUBLE DOWN!
“For special scrutiny in traffic stops?”
Outside of Miami and Melbourne, Florida has some pretty conservative cops.
The NJ Staties came onto the scene to do their thing. I overheard this exchange between the two cops:
It's gonna cost that guy a lot to fix his car.
Ah, he's rich...he can afford it.
Personal biases etc enter into countless decisions. The leftists already hate freedom and liberty loving folks. While I like the spirit, this plate is an invitation to a good keying.
Virginia has had those for years.
So has Texas.
And, we don’t worry about anyone keying our cars, for having them.
Don’t Mess with Texas….we carry.
“Polarizing”
Note how the media will never use terms like this regarding the rainbow flag, drag queens, pro-abortion laws, “climate change,” pretty much anything left-wing.
See also “controversial,” “causing outrage,” “divisive,” “bigoted,” and the list goes on.
Trump bumper strip, “Don’t Tread on Me” plate and an American Flag in the window of my truck will make a statement for sure!
Bttt.
5.56mm
Dave Elias should be shamed and ashamed for writing such gaslighting tripe!
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