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A.C.L.U.

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Organization

The Resume

    (1920- )
    ACLU stands for American Civil Liberties Union
    Provides attorneys and legal counsel to people whose civil rights are allegedly violated
    Oversees the efforts of over 2000 lawyers
    Governed by an 83-member Board of Directors
    Financed by members and donations

Why A.C.L.U. might be annoying:

    Their members are mostly lawyers!
    Until 1940, many of its leaders were members of the Communist Party.
    Many of their ads target the emotions and established biases of the viewer rather than using logical arguments.
    They oppose any public celebration of Christmas (a federal holiday).
    They legally defend NAMBLA, GLAAD, Fred Phelps, the Klu Klux Klan, the Nation of Islam and Neo-Nazis but refused to defend a teacher who wore a cross necklace.
    They contradict their own philosophy by supporting public smoking bans.
    Its leadership often uses the ACLU's clout to further their own political agendas.
    It supports legalization of drug use despite studies showing that drugs are a major cause of crimes and injuries.
    It constantly harasses the police when they arrest minorities.
    It opposes a constitutional amendment protecting the American flag.

Why A.C.L.U. might not be annoying:

    It played a huge role in fighting racial segregation.
    ACLU lawyers fought the blanket internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
    In 1939, they helped ensure a court ruling that public places such as parks and streets belong to the citizenry rather than the government.
    It helped evolution to enter the school curriculum.
    It has an instrumental role in advancing and protecting women's rights.
    It started out as an organization honestly committed to protecting peoples' constitutional rights.

Credit: Wang


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 40 Votes: 5.00% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 62 Votes: 53.23% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 31 Votes: 80.65% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 116 Votes: 57.76% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 22 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 42 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 289 Votes: 55.71% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 725 Votes: 83.31% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 74 Votes: 56.76% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 36 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 52 Votes: 55.77% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 1073 Votes: 80.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 1218 Votes: 84.56% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 518 Votes: 68.92% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 160 Votes: 71.25% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 306 Votes: 78.43% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 190 Votes: 78.42% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 284 Votes: 71.13% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 424 Votes: 67.45% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 11896 Votes: 69.22% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 788 Votes: 67.77% Annoying