Canada man's last name ruled too 'misogynistic' for license plate by DOT

Submitted by Mastodon on Sat, 2017-06-03 07:16

Article here. Excerpt:

'What would you think if you saw the words 'Grab Her' on a license plate? Someone who saw that in Canada complained to the Department of Transportation, but it turns out that the plate is not an insult.

The plate spells out a driver's last name, but that did not stop the Department of Transportation from canceling the plate.

"When the plates first came out, I was so excited about it - this is what I wanted to get for my father. My father put it on the motor home, and he traveled to many states, he traveled across Canada...nothing was ever said," said Lorne Grabher.

The DOT says the plate is misogynistic and promotes violence against women.'

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... it being ruled on its face as "inappropriate" as a custom license plate letter series. But to judge it "misogynistic" is a bit much.

Would the DOT in Canada say the same thing about a "GRAB HIM" license plate?

I think that is the question to ask.

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Submitted by Matt on Sun, 2017-06-04 03:16

GRAB HER vs GRABHER. IMO, the space makes a big difference. The dude's plate is without the space. What about people with the last name COX or the first name DICK? Are they allowed custom plates? I dont mind having guidelines as long as things are consistent.

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Submitted by Kris on Sun, 2017-06-04 03:50

u just have to remind some people.

CANADIANS. DO NOT EAT THE YELLOW SNOW!

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Submitted by daveinga on Mon, 2017-06-05 03:52

Maybe I'm just out of the loop. But I am not following.

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Submitted by Matt on Tue, 2017-06-06 02:00