2007-08-24 16:58:07 · 4 answers · asked by soperson 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?sourceid=Mozilla-search&va=racism
racism
One entry found for racism.
Main Entry: rac·ism
Pronunciation: 'rA-"si-z&m also -"shi-
Function: noun
1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2 : racial prejudice or discrimination
The ACLU defends people who are definitely racist, but their defense is on free speech grounds and not on racist grounds. Defending a racist by providing arguments in favor of racism would be racist (see definition 1).However, defending a racist by citing their right to free speech would not be racist.
2007-08-28 12:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by bob135 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The ACLU has defended racist groups who wanted to do marches and protest, and they defended their right to do so. Smith v. Collin
Even though the people they defended are despicable, still the whole point of defending free speech is that the even if the speech is unpopular, wrong, ignorant, and hatefull it is still entitled to protection.
Also the current executive director of the ACLU Anthony D. Romero, both parents are Puerto Rican.
2007-08-25 00:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They may not be racist but they are pro Islamic religious freedom and anti-Christian religious freedom.
ACLU = Anti-Christian Lawyers Union.
ACLU = Anti-Constitution Lawyers Union.
2007-08-25 03:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by Philip H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why don't you give us links.
2007-08-25 00:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋