Honestly guys, i think it's time to grow up for some of you.
It's a front plate, who cares, everyone in your state probably has one. If it's the law, it's the law.
If for some reason you need it off for a show, get a bracket that undermounts and simply unscrew it.
I got over it a long time ago. When i was younger i refused on my saleen explorer, i got stopped all the time. Difference is that i didn't blame the cops, i knew i was at fault.
Seems kinda ironic that you guys are tossing weed and alcohol out the windows, yet claim the cops are pointlessly harassing you.
I had my share trouble behind the wheel as a youth, but i'm honest about it, i'd say 95% of them in some way shape or form was my fault and when you are wrong that often, that number might was well be 100%.