Free Republic

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...