American Civil Liberties Union
Does just what its name says: supports civil liberties and constitutional rights
In more words it Supports:
-SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE- this stance tends to generate controversy b/c many people think they are trying to stop religious expression by the people when they are really trying to keep the government's nose out of religion and actually defend religious freedom (see below)
-*GASP* FREEDOM OF RELIGION- Yes, the ACLU defends people (including *GASP* Christians) who have been denied their rights to religious expression (two recent cases are an elementary school student who wanted to sing Awesome God at a school talent show, and a high school student whose senior quote was a verse from the Bible.
-FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PRESS- (They even support the free speech rights of NAMBLA and the KKK, which some people mistakenly think this means they support the message; they do not, they just affirm that these groups have the right to speak out peacefully about their beliefs). The ACLU has also criticized the government for censoring "obscene" materials
-FREEDOM FROM CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT- they oppose police brutality, prison rape and other prison abuse, and (controversially) the death penalty
-FREEDOM FROM UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURE AND RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS - Many people think this makes them favor terrorists; however if there was enough evidence to charge the "terrorists" with crimes, why doesn't the government do it? Also remember people said the same thing about Japanese Americans in WWII, and back then the ACLU was the ONLY major national organization to oppose the internment camps
-EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW- gay rights (including marriage), rights of the poor, racial and gender equality, transgender rights and youth rights - they oppose curfews and rules that require u to be an "adult" to buy porn/see R-rated movies (see free speech too)
Does just what its name says: supports civil liberties and constitutional rights
In more words it Supports:
-SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE- this stance tends to generate controversy b/c many people think they are trying to stop religious expression by the people when they are really trying to keep the government's nose out of religion and actually defend religious freedom (see below)
-*GASP* FREEDOM OF RELIGION- Yes, the ACLU defends people (including *GASP* Christians) who have been denied their rights to religious expression (two recent cases are an elementary school student who wanted to sing Awesome God at a school talent show, and a high school student whose senior quote was a verse from the Bible.
-FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND PRESS- (They even support the free speech rights of NAMBLA and the KKK, which some people mistakenly think this means they support the message; they do not, they just affirm that these groups have the right to speak out peacefully about their beliefs). The ACLU has also criticized the government for censoring "obscene" materials
-FREEDOM FROM CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT- they oppose police brutality, prison rape and other prison abuse, and (controversially) the death penalty
-FREEDOM FROM UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURE AND RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS - Many people think this makes them favor terrorists; however if there was enough evidence to charge the "terrorists" with crimes, why doesn't the government do it? Also remember people said the same thing about Japanese Americans in WWII, and back then the ACLU was the ONLY major national organization to oppose the internment camps
-EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW- gay rights (including marriage), rights of the poor, racial and gender equality, transgender rights and youth rights - they oppose curfews and rules that require u to be an "adult" to buy porn/see R-rated movies (see free speech too)
For more information on the ACLU u can go to one of its two websites:
www.aclu.org
www.aclu.tv
Or look it up on wikipedia
www.aclu.org
www.aclu.tv
Or look it up on wikipedia
by Trinu January 11, 2007
The American Civil Liberties Union:
A socially liberal group of NYC lawyers that will, through the U.S. Legal System, viciously defend the rights they say are protected by the U.S. Constitution, whether or not culturally moral.
Though not always, the ACLU mostly sues parties potentially responsible for situations that are currently popular in the media and that adversely affect the "victim" of the issue.
A socially liberal group of NYC lawyers that will, through the U.S. Legal System, viciously defend the rights they say are protected by the U.S. Constitution, whether or not culturally moral.
Though not always, the ACLU mostly sues parties potentially responsible for situations that are currently popular in the media and that adversely affect the "victim" of the issue.
by Theo Thoughts December 08, 2010
A group dedicated to preserving everyone's liberties- they even helped defend Urban Dictionary from censorship.
by ekuleloc April 01, 2007
group of "people" who have done more do destroy liberty in the United States than any other single group in its history.
aclu :"you have the right to murder,steal,destroy property, and disgrace that which is good. but the moment you call the those who killed 3000 people terrorists we destroy all that is dear to you"
by Young calgar November 22, 2006
the self proclaimed gaurdians, defenders and founders of equal rights and tolerance who spend most of their discriminating against and taking rights away from groups they don't like (christians)
the aclu are like the ancient romans: they'll only give you rights if you first renounce jesus christ and pledge to worship them
by joey detone, chicago May 30, 2009
The dividing line between a country drifting away from it's original idea due to religious fanatics who would force the world to their beliefs. They believe in the untainted freedom of being an individual human. This includes the ridiculous rules put up by religion such as removing freedom of speech. Sure the KKK may be moronic bastards but from the definitions on this page, I think no more of religion. Sure NAMBLA may be disgraceful. But how right are Christians when they prohibit homosexual rights? The ACLU is the dividing line between being taken advantage of when the corruption of religion reaches the high ranks of power in this Nation's political system.
The ACLU believes in human rights and nothing more.
The ACLU believes in human rights and nothing more.
Me: "The ACLU sure is dandy!"
Self-conflicting moron: "They support the KKK!!"
Me: "They support their freedom of speech not the infliction of harm apon another human. This is obvious as they defend those harmed by people of authority such as the Police."
Self-conflicting moron: "You support the KKK!!"
Self-conflicting moron: "They support the KKK!!"
Me: "They support their freedom of speech not the infliction of harm apon another human. This is obvious as they defend those harmed by people of authority such as the Police."
Self-conflicting moron: "You support the KKK!!"
by Cavemandular July 15, 2009
The ACLU may not agree with what you say, but will defend to the Supreme Court your right to say it. (They even defended Rush Limbag when his civil rights were trampled!)
by Peacemonger September 28, 2006