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License Plates and Free Speech
This chapter explores the clash between personal beliefs and state mandates through the lens of New Hampshire's motto 'Live Free or Die.' It follows the story of George, a Jehovah's Witness whose refusal to display the slogan on his license plate led to a significant legal battle about First Amendment rights. The narrative expands to broader debates over specialty license plates and the symbolism they carry in the context of free expression and government speech.
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