Christians: do you feel that in America people are trying to limit your expression of your religion?

Recently I was on a looong thread on fb about TN creating a license plate that says “Jesus is Lord.” I got the distinct feeling Christians were defining freedom of religion as being able to put Jesus and the cross everywhere. They showed some anger, stating people hate God and Christ. That is ridiculous to me, why so defensive? I just think it opens the door to allow Praise Allah, Stars of David, and Buddha on plates too, and I rather not have any of it. Not to mention with license plates we could argue separation of church and state. I have my limits to what I think is acceptable in a public place, like work, parks, school, regarding religion.

Why do Christians think not allowing a cross at work, or prayer in school, or Jesus plates means that people hate Christians or Christianity? It really only means we want everyone to feel comfortable. We are not closing down the churches or prohibiting religious practice.