KUDOS Ohio! Eliminating the license plate fee for Purple Heart recipients is a great way to directly cut expenses to war veterans while sending the message that the government cares about their sacrifices. My father was injured in Vietnam, the tormenting experience has permanently affected the way he thinks and has been able to handle his life, he lost his middle finger to shrapnel. He just returned home from the BMV beaming, "Guess what!" He asked. I thought he had just won the lottery. "Purple Heart recipients get their license plates for free" he said almost with tears in his eyes.

Way to go, Ohio! This kind of legislation has a direct influence in the lives of veterans as well as offering them some financial relief as they spend more on medications and health care. If you could have seen his face you would know the positive impact this legislation has had on at least one veteran. Thank you