Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] [POLITICS] what next?

[Nathan Odle <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

Mike Miller wrote:

> Well, if you ever get to it, I do want to know.  I would not expect 
> ACLU to refuse to help someone whose free speech right, for example, 
> was being violated.  They have stood up for Nazis.  Believe me, the 
> ACLU hates Nazis!


I've said it before, I'll say it again.  The ACLU definitely has its 
radical element, but by and large they're the only ones out there with 
an organized effort to defend the Bill of Rights (except the 2nd 
amendment of course, but that's why we have the NRA).  They are also 
very consistent (actually NRA is too) which to me is impressive in this 
day of posturing and politiking.  I've seen them stand up for Nazis, 
ultra-right wingers, etc.  Although their free speech stance definitely 
tends toward the liberal side, they still practice what they preach 
regardless of who they're helping.

-N


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