By Patrick B (General public, Individual Donor)

The ACLU's venerable work is to promote and defend our civil liberties. The Constitution guarantees these liberties and the ACLU consistently defends them on the federal and state level. My state affiliate is quite active, especially when the legislature is session, and they do great work. I've been a proud member for about a decade now.

"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."

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By Alex H

I agree (in principle) with the ACLU. I feel that Americans need to stand up for their civil liberties. As we become more technologically advanced it becomes increasingly tempting, and increasing easy for the government to take advantage of citizens, and take their civil liberties. However, I have a problem with the ACLU, or any other organization blindly fighting, thinking that they are helping to achieve some goal.  

For example, the ACLU supports the legalization of child pornography, the legalization of drugs, the legalization of prostitution and the list goes on. They have defended the Ku Klux Klan and the Westboro Baptist Church (the ones infamous for their “Thank God for 9/11” and “God hates Fags” signs). The concept of the ACLU is right, but the ACLU themselves is dead wrong.

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By David C

I've been a "card-carrying" member and proud of it for more than a decade. The ACLU is on the front line of protecting our freedoms and keeping America a great place to live.

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By Ruby Sinreich

If not for the hard work of the ACLU, much of the other change we talk about on this site would be impossible.  They are the ones making sure that we have the RIGHT to criticize the government and powerful corporations, and to organize to make change without being harassed.

I know and have worked with people at the national office as well as my state ACLU chapter.  These people are carrying on the work begun by the noble framers of the United States Constitution.   Their work is needed more now (during the Bush administration) than ever!  They deserve our support.

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By julia g.

i'm the staff attorney for the ACLU of Delaware.  since i started working here, i've realized how unbelievably important this work is and how lucky i am to be part of a group of such committed, smart, quirky people.  join us!

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