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TexasTowelie

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Mon Dec 19, 2016, 09:03 PM Dec 2016

Man Wins OK to Wear Goat Horns in Driver's License Photo

Augusta, Maine (AP) -- An ordained Pagan priest finally has gotten the OK to sport goat horns in his Maine driver's license photo.

Maine resident Phelan Moonsong said that unless he's sleeping or bathing, he always wears his goat horns, which serve as his spiritual antennae and help him educate others about Paganism.

But Moonsong is questioning why he had to appeal his driver license's photo to the state after explaining his religious beliefs to Bureau of Motor Vehicle staff. Plus, he adds, the horns didn't obstruct his face.

The Maine Secretary of State's office said the state was not familiar with his choice of headdress and had asked Moonsong for more information to review the issue. A spokeswoman said the state allowed the goat horns because Moonsong cited their religious purposes and also because they didn't obstruct his face.

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-19/man-wins-ok-to-wear-goat-horns-in-driver-s-license-photo

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Man Wins OK to Wear Goat Horns in Driver's License Photo (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2016 OP
I thought this would be a diehard vikings fan in Minnesota nycbos Dec 2016 #1
Darn, no picture at link! Merlot Dec 2016 #2
I found a photo! TexasTowelie Dec 2016 #3
Awsome! Thanks for finding this! Merlot Dec 2016 #4
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