Memphis Democrat Wants to Restrict First Amendment Rights

Memphis Democrat Wants to Restrict First Amendment Rights

The Confederate flag has disappeared from some places, but it’s still on some Tennessee license plates.

The controversial flag landed on the agenda on Capitol Hill on Monday where lawmakers are weighing in on a lot of hot button issues, including a proposed ban on Confederate flag license plates.

The bill’s sponsor said the state should not celebrate a symbol of racism while the Sons of Confederate Veterans organization said the flag represents a diverse group of people who deserve freedom of expression from the state.

When choosing a license plate in Tennessee, drivers have a plethora of options, all to showcase symbols important to them. The Confederate flag is one of them.

State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, believes it’s one that shouldn’t have government support.

Her bill would stop the issuance and renewal of the Sons of Confederate Veterans specialized plates that don the flag. It would apply to all motor vehicles and motorcycles. (continue reading)

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