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I want to write an executive summary of this whole report and list of illustrations for COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT.

"Regina man ordered by SGI to turn in 'MAGAUSA' licence plate"

Rod Kletchko believes surrendering his “MAGAUSA” vanity plate to Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) would be the equivalent of selling his soul for 30 pieces of silver.

The plate, which is a reference to President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” campaign slogan, was approved by SGI and put on Kletchko’s Mercedes SL550 in May.

Regina man ordered by SGI to turn in 'MAGAUSA' licence plate

Last Thursday, Kletchko said he was told by SGI that the plate was no longer approved. He has 30 days to turn the plate in or it will be cancelled. According to the Crown, plates with political slogans are off limits. SGI has offered to refund the cost of the plate and cover the price of a new one.

Kletchko is conflicted. As a supporter of Trump and a proponent of freedom of self-expression, the thought of giving the plate up doesn’t sit well.

“I feel that my integrity is at stake here. So if I capitulate, how good is that for me when I tell everybody to fight for the right of free speech?,” said Kletchko, who operates a point-of-sale equipment and supplies business.

According to SGI, Kletchko should never have been issued the plate in the first place. The Crown does not permit vanity plates with slogans that have political connotations, derogatory terms or references to drug use. SGI plates are the property of the Crown, and are not meant to be political in nature.

“It’s important to us that we stay politically neutral, understanding that politics of any sort can be quite divisive in the community. So our objective is to maintain neutrality,” said SGI’s VP of Licensing, Customer and Vehicle Services J.P. Cullen during a phone interview.

Cullen said SGI became aware of the plate after getting three or four complaints. He said Kletchko’s plate was approved “in error.”

“We recognize the inconvenience that we’ve caused this gentleman,” he said.

Kletchko said getting the plate was a nod to the friendly banter between him and his real estate agent, who despises Trump and jokingly refers to Kletchko by the nickname “MAGA.”

Kletchko has a different view of the president.

“Anyone who does their research would know the guy’s not an evil guy. He’s villified,” said Kletchko, who was born in Regina but briefly lived in Dayton, Ohio during his childhood.

A Mercedes-Benz, belonging to Rod Kletchko, wears a Saskatchewan license plate bearing the letters MAGAUSA. BRANDON HARDER/Regina Leader-Post

Although he isn’t an American, Keltchko has an affinity for American values and the concept of freedom of speech.

He said he’s never been confronted or experienced any hostility over the plate. He’s baffled by why someone would be so offended that they would contact SGI.

“Are we not supposed to be an open society with freedom of expression and free speech? And now I have to sell my soul, my integrity, for 30 pieces of silver.”

Kletchko understands the plate is the property of the government. However, he doesn’t agree with the policy of not permitting political slogans.

“Anything could be a political slogan. I mean, if you assume that a licence plate means something because you choose to assume that, that’s up to you. I mean, if you choose to be offended, I’m offended that you’re choosing to be offended,” he said.

Cullen said Kletchko has the right to express himself; he just can’t do it through a government-issued licence plate.

“He can use a bumper sticker, he can shrink-wrap his car, he can do all sorts of things. But the fact remains that the licence plate is Crown property, and we don’t allow political slogans on that property,” said Cullen.

Kletchko has yet to decide if he’ll turn the plate in.

“I’m going to think about it. I’m going to see what I should do and what I shouldn’t do. But in giving the plate back for 30 pieces of silver, that goes against every bit of freedom of choice and freedom of speech that I hold dear.”

I am writing a report for SGI so i need to write summery and illustrations.

Answer 1

Executive Summary.

This report is about how a Regina Man who has been using a vanity plate ,which is not permitted by crown because of its political slogan and connotation. Rod Kletcho doesnot want to return the plate to SGI as he feels it’s against his belief in freedom of self expression. The plate had a slogan referring Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again “This plate was also approved by SGI to put on Kletcho Mercedes L550 in May. SGI ordered to turn in MAGAUSA plate. Kletcho was given 30 days to turn in the plate or hence it will not stand approved. It was told by SG I that the crown doe not approve and are off limit.

The SGI has offered refund and also SGI would bear the cost of new plate, but Kletcho is a firm believer of Donald Trump and also freedom of expression so he is not agreeing for the same. .Kletcho feels his integrity is at stake when he himself go against the his belief of freedom of speech.

SGI believes that the plate should not be issued because crown does not permit use of political slogans, derogatory remark etc. The VIP licensing SGI said its important for them to stay neutral towards political landscape and action is taken after four complaints. Kletcho says his agent called MAGA because he didn't believe in Donald Trump.

Mercedes which belonged to Rod Kletcho had his faith in American values and he felt that there is no reason that someone would be offended. Kletcho condemned the idea of not having slogans but he understands that plate is a government property, whereas VP of SGI, Cullen said that Kletcho can have political slogan but it shouldn’t be on the government issued things. The license is a government property .Kletcho thought about in term the licensing plate or shall continue his belief of Freedom of Speech.

To conclude the government should be neutral in political affairs and beliefs but Kletcho should be given a refund and fine should be imposed on SGI for irresponsible work.