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Gov. Sanford on the Podcast
June 05, 2008 2:12 PM
GOP South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford allowed a bill to become law last night without his signature -- a controversial measure to allow residents to buy license plates proclaiming their Christian faith.
"While I do, in fact, 'believe' - it is my personal view that the largest proclamation of one's faith ought to be in how one lives one's life," Sanford wrote. "Galatians talks of the fruit of the spirit as peace, patience, kindness, gentleness and more - and, accordingly, if God is working in one's life, these things will say what no license plate will ever say."
We talked with the governor about this issue, the historical significance of the presumptive nomination of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois; why he didn't endorse his old friend Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., during the South Carolina primary; how dirty this presidential election might get and other issues on the ABC News Shuffle Podcast this morning, produced by the excellent Julia Hoppock.
Listen HERE.
- jpt
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Production of this plate only serves to alienate those who are not Christians. What Christian needs a license plate to prove his/her beliefs? None. The only purpose is to show yourself as a member of the Christian society that is supported by the State. It is intimidation and religious oppression. Most of the supporters of this plate would not be so keen on the freedom to produce religious plates if SC issued Pagan plates with a pentagram on them or Militant atheist plates proclaiming the absence of a God.
Posted by: DMS | Jun 19, 2008 4:53:42 PM
I don't understand why people take it so personal. Relax. This is what makes America, America.
I love the fact this this country allows Freedom of Religion.
If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything....
Posted by: Joe V | Jun 5, 2008 3:59:18 PM
havent we had enough god and relgion this year ? Uf people want it cant they just go to church ?
Posted by: Kate | Jun 5, 2008 3:17:31 PM
I believe it is wrong for government to allow religious views to be expressed on license plates. After all, license plates are government issue and church and state should stay separate. Let people use a bumper sticker if views need to be expressed.
Posted by: Mary | Jun 5, 2008 2:30:12 PM
I expect the worst here in the South from the Republicans. I doubt very seriously with internet video that they will be able to float racist stuff under the radar.
I look forward to each and every thing they attempt to do becoming a reflection of their politics. It will be good to clear the air nationally especially when it seems the Democrats in the South are willing to do what the Democrats in the middle America won't.
Posted by: Genna | Jun 5, 2008 2:27:31 PM
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