Last push for petition on ACLU fees — let’s stop the extortion racket

Posted on September 20, 2005 - Filed Under 1st Amendment, ACLU, Boyscouts, Church And State, PETITIONS | 15 Comments

As I write this, the online petition to change federal law (specifically 42 USC section 1988) has 16,243 signatures. The petition is designed to encourage Congress to put an end to the abused and misused mechanism in the law as its been written since 1976, by which the ACLU (and like-minded groups) often get [...]

Reid Will Say No To Roberts

Posted on September 20, 2005 - Filed Under ACLU | 1 Comment

WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid announced Tuesday that he intends to oppose confirmation of John Roberts as chief justice of the Supreme Court.
“I intend to cast my vote against the nomination when the Senate meets here next week,” Reid said on the Senate floor.
“For me, Mr. President, this is a very close [...]

The ACLU - And The Spoiled Children That They Are

Posted on September 20, 2005 - Filed Under ACLU | 17 Comments

This past weekend, we who watch news relentlessly were treated to the knowledge that the man who tried to extort money from Cameron Diaz over some topless photos that he had acquired of her was found guilty of forgery and extortion. This made national news while the MSM leaves out the daily attempts and more [...]