There’s
just so much to wonder about when you come across something like this:
I
guess I can understand why a state that still hasn’t reconciled itself to union
with the likes of Minnesota, California and Vermont would choose to display “In
God we trust” on license plates instead of “E
pluribus unum”.
Evidently
the Commonwealth, in its quest to dislodge citizens from their money, offers “more
than 200 unique plates” that allow vehicle owners to flaunt affiliations with
colleges, military branches and special interests. You can even get your company
logo slapped up on a license plate. For the right emollient.
This
anything-for-a-buck mindset must be the explanation for the “Don’t tread on me”
plate, in 1950s oxidized mustard background with the coiled rattlesnake on it.
The
Old Dominion has clearly descended from the environment of Madison, Marshall
and Lee to the stomping ground of Tea Partiers.
But
back to the Godly plate. What I wonder is, what, exactly, is the driver
trusting the Almighty to do? Protect him/her from other drivers? Clear a path
through Beltway traffic? Jam the State Police’s radar? Produce parking spots on
demand?
This
is a heavy burden for any deity.
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