The ACLU, a favorite whipping boy of Urban Legend and the Rumor Mill.

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I hate to be the one coming out in defense of the ACLU, but I feel the need to set the record straight here. Heaven knows there is enough real dirt on that organization without resorting to myth, urban legend, rumor and/or just plain lies. First of all, No, the ACLU has never shown any interest in banning crosses or any other religious symbols at military cemeteries. I don't know why they draw the line there, since they fight the use of religious involvement everywhere else, but I'm also glad they are willing to draw the line somewhere. No, the ACLU has never fought for laws banning religious images on t-shirts or jewelry at public schools. Now, many school administrators cite pressure from the ACLU to back their own bans, but the fact is, the ACLU doesn't give a flying flip what a kids' t-shirt says. On that note, the ACLU DID bring officials at Rappahannock Regional Jail in Virginia to court. The officials were censoring Bible references in the inmates' personal mail. This was a clear violation of the rights of both the inmates and those writing the letters. It also violated federal mail laws. Please don't take this as an endorsement of the ACLU. I don't agree with much of their cases or their methods. I'm just saying that no group, no matter how vile, deserves to be falsely accused. My advice to everyone on this subject is the same as my advice to people about religion or professions. If you want to learn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, go ask a Mormon. If you want to learn what it's really like to be a paramedic, go ask a paramedic. If you want to learn what the ACLU is really up to, go ask a person who works for the ACLU. Yes, that even means don't take my word for any of this... Go check things out for yourself.