Expressive Vanity Plates: Wendy Auger’s Dilemma
State Rejection
Recently, Wendy Auger faced rejection from the state for her fifteen-year-old vanity plate because it contained the “pe*” word, causing her frustration and disbelief.
Creative Expression Denied
Auger’s vanity plate, “PB4WEGO,” had brought smiles to many as she drove through New Hampshire, where she resides and works as a bartender. However, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) deemed it offensive.
First Amendment Rights
Auger sees the rejection as an infringement on her freedom of speech, arguing that the phrase “pe* before we go” is innocuous parental advice rather than offensive language.
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