Mark wrote:
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but it's constitutional rights that they are defending. It's easy to get
emotionally caught up in these kinds of issues and lose sight of the
distinction between the two - That's what tyrants, and potential
tyrants, rely on.
I believe it was Rousseau who pointed out that democracy and liberty are
often *conflicting* forces.
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The problem I see is that ACLU, when acting to 'protect' a constitutional
right may trample on the rights of the opposing side. It's an endless,
argument, I know. And yes, frankly, I disagree with many of the causes they
choose to take up.
Tom C.
