"In God We Trust" license plates to Sebelius for approval

Having passed the Kansas House and Senate, Bill 2134 is now going to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for approval. The bill would exempt promoters of the "In God We Trust" license plate from putting up the usual $10,000 to get the plate manufactured. The Kansas Department of Transportation will give the promoters a pass on the $10K and wait for it to be repaid by purchasers of the license, which will cost $40.

The issue is not that a God-friendly license plate is being made available to Kansas drivers. It is the obvious favoritism toward religious believers in the KDOT's offer to pay the $10,000 upfront fee. To my knowledge, such a deal has not been offered to any other religious, agnostic or atheist group.

The First Amendment demands that the government, or any department of it, shall maintain neutrality in regard to religion, showing favor to no one religion. Something is wrong here, and it is hoped that Gov. Sebelius will see it and veto the bill.

If you are interested in preserving government neutrality in regard to religion, please contact Gov. Sebelius' office and express your concern about this seemingly faulty bill.

To e-mail the Governor, go to http://www.governor.ks.gov/comments/comment.htm