I am of the opinion that the reasoning is sound but applied incorrectly. I would think that the first amendment would allow not only the plate in question but would also allow those that support abortion to have their vanity plates as well.
The SCOUTS has already ruled that the mob does not have veto authority over the message. In this case, those that support abortion do not have the right to silence the speech of those that oppose abortion and the reverse is true as well.
You make valid points — but then why wasn’t the suit about allowing “Trust Women” and “Respect Choice.” license plates, as part of free speech, instead of suing to FORBID free speech of putting “choose life” on a license plate?!
Exactly. Given that the article says, “Lawmakers approved the anti-abortion plates in 2011 and rejected proposals to offer plates with messages “Trust Women” and “Respect Choice.” It’s pretty cut a dried.
Same should be true if a state doesn’t allow a “Choose Life” but does allow a “Choice” one.