The Mississippi Highway Patrol announced a special drivers license for veterans:
Mississippi is now one of only 16 states offering a “veteran” designation on driver’s licenses and other state-issued documents. There are approximately 200,000 veterans who call Mississippi home.
“Many businesses provide benefits to veterans, and adding this designation to veterans’ driver’s licenses will ensure that these men and women are recognized for their service to our state and nation,” Governor Phil Bryant said.
There is specific verifying documentation a veteran will have to obtain from officials from the Mississippi Veteran’s Affairs Board before they go to their local driver’s license station to obtain the veteran’s driver’s license. The process to get the paperwork is simple, but the certification from the Veteran’s Affairs Board must be presented before the new veteran’s license can be obtained.
Veterans who wish to obtain the credential in advance of the normal renewal period must pay the associated replacement fees to get the document. Any subsequent documents an enrolled Veteran receives from the Department of Public Safety will have the “veteran” designation.
“Our veterans have provided a service protecting our nation’s freedom, and we are honored to offer the new ‘veteran’ designation on documents our agency issues,” said Public Safety Commissioner Albert Santa Cruz.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Driver's License available for veterans
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Trollfest '09
Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).
Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.
Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".
In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.
In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.
Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.
Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
Trollfest '07
Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.
If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!
This is definitely a Beaver production.
Note: Security provided by INS.
15 comments:
Awesome--I wonder if I'll have to pay extra for it like I had to pay extra for my veteran license plate?
I believe most veterans would like to just get back into society and not have a particular "mark" by their service to the community. A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.
I am also afraid this license will give police unlawful probable cause to search a serviceman's vehicle for firearms.
Some will say it helps the serviceman prove he is a veteran. If you lie about being a veteran it is a crime(stolen valor act)I don't care what the supreme court says.
More harm than good.
9:56, understand that this is purely an option on the part of the individual. If he/she wants the veteran designation on the license, they can get it. If they are 'afraid', like you, of dire consequences, they don't have to opt to have the designation.
And to 8:40 - no, there is no charge for the designation on the license. All 'vanity plates' whether they are for veterans, universities, wildlife, or others, cost more - again, this is the choice of the individual. If you want to pay the additional cost so they can 'advertise' whatever cause they choose, they can pay the price.
Frankly, this is the 'kind of government' i choose. If I want some extra service, it is mine to accept and when it costs the government something to provide it, I can choose whether to pay for it or not.
I think politicians should have to display that they are a politicians on their car tags... if they are not driving the governments cars.
What is the 'associated replacement cost" of getting the veterans tag?
To understand the meaning of service one doesn't parade their bravery in a commonplace manner. We have days set aside for that and the public acknowledges the living and the dead who have served their country.
@9:56. Law enforcement searching veterans for guns? Really???? You obviously don't know anything about law enforcement.
I am a law enforcement officer. First, if you can legally own a gun, (not a convicted felon) it is not illegal to have it in your car. Second, a lot of law enforcement officers are/were in the military. We have a mutual respect for each other. Third, if I stopped a veteran and he/she handed me a veteran license, I would thank him/her for their service to our country and let them off with a warning. I would definitely NOT search the vehicle because they were a veteran.
Veteran status on a driver's license is voluntary, not "required."
A veteran group pushed to get this bill passed to "honor veterans" but it's really a national push to ID vets and get them into the "VA nutcase program."
THIS described the program that isn't advertised (no Veteran I
know, knows about this program). Once a Vet is labeled as a "mental
case" no way he can ever by health nor life insurance:
http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/legal/veterans-court.php
Although this bill is voluntary, what happens when a business offers a
discount to anyone with "VET" on their driver's license? Yes, people
will voluntarily sign away their privacy rights in exchange for a
discount.
What happens when a bill comes along to mark "FELON" on the driver's
license, "GUN OWNER" or any other group the government wants to target
for discrimination? State representatives' driver's licenses are printed in RED ink. Think they every get citations?
Let's honor our Vets by not profiling them!
What's the point. I'm a veteran. Is this intended to curry favor with an officer who pulls me over? Means no more than the sixteen stickers people put on their windows showing they contributed two bucks to the Trooper Fund.
I've never served.
I respect those who have.
COMBAT veterans especially deserve any small benefit, regardless of the desk wankers who think otherwise.
In my mind, our soldiers of past still and always will have my attention and an ear to listen. Many have opened up to me who never even speak to their direct family.
Shadow, you shame yourself by your comments.
Most *combat* veterans, at least the ones I know, don't necessarily want to talk about it, much less, put it on a freaking driver's license or car tag. Seems to me, much ado about nothing of value. It's sort of like wearing a freaking cross or flag on your lapel, which always makes me want to ask, "WTF is that about?" It's quite like a penis measuring contest or a *I have to prove my patriotism or Christianity.*
But, that's just me, I guess.
Signed.
Just another anonymous poster: with no need for any additional gratitude or thanks.
My point, Kangaroo, was to slam veterans. Anything but. My point was to ask what's the big deal. There are vet tags of many sorts. What could be the 'real' point of having 'veteran' stamped on a license? There are hundreds upon hundreds of Mississippian's sporting the 'I support Police fund' stickers. Some cars have six to eight of them to convince the officer that the driver perhaps deserves a break. I don't think veterans would want 'a break' if pulled over, simply because of their service. I'm sorry, as always, that you missed my point. 10:15 above expresses my sentiments precisely and did a better job than I did. Had I posted as 'anonymous' you would not have found reason to comment.
Damn! Pardon me. first line. "WAS NOT TO SLAM VETERANS"...........
Sorry....My point was NOT to slam veterans. Please print the correction KFish.
I'm a true combat vet, US Army Special Forces and a retired FLEO. I didn't set behind a desk my whole career and brag that I fought for my country! If the government is willing to recognize us combat vets and non combat veterans I am will to take whatever they offering. I sure as hell earned it. So if you don't want it, don't get it. Simple
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