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'''The Incident:''' Lamy, a construction worker from Brooklyn, sent his request for a license plate reading, ''DUMPBUSH'', into the Custom Plate Unit of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The agency informed Lamy that his request could not be filed because "others may view the plate as obscene or offensive." <P> | '''The Incident:''' Lamy, a construction worker from Brooklyn, sent his request for a license plate reading, ''DUMPBUSH'', into the Custom Plate Unit of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The agency informed Lamy that his request could not be filed because "others may view the plate as obscene or offensive." <P> | ||
'''Results of Incident:''' When Lamy inquired into his plate's refusal,the agency told him that they will only approve plates with a positive message like: ''IM4KERRY'' or ''YES2BUSH''. <P> | '''Results of Incident:''' When Lamy inquired into his plate's refusal, the agency told him that they will only approve plates with a positive message like: ''IM4KERRY'' or ''YES2BUSH''. <P> | ||
'''Source:''' The New York Times | '''Source:''' The New York Times | ||