Book # 2: The ACLU vs. America

By Alan Sears & Craig Osten

As Josh keeps me pretty informed as to the actions and real agenda behind the ACLU, most of this book was not new to me. However, I enjoyed getting some of the facts straight, and truly seeing the depth and duplicity of the ACLU's agenda. I think the most enlightening part of the book was the first chapter that explained the origins of the ACLU. It was founded by Roger Baldwin, and let me give you a taste of what his beliefs were. He refused to fight in World War I as he was "opposed to force to accomplish any ends, however good." (page 9) He looked to his grandfather (a "iconoclastic and non-conformist anti-Christian crusader" page 7) and his aunt, a Socialist, for guidance, comfort, and inspiration. He considered Maragaret Sanger, a eugenicist and the founder of Planned Parenthood, a friend, as well as Emma Goldman who was an anarchist. As for his agenda which he fully took into founding the ACLU, I think this quote sums it up:

I am for socialism, disarmament, and ultimately for abolishing the state itself as an instrument of violence and compulsion. I seek social ownership of property, the abolition of the propertied class, and sole control by those who produce wealth. Communism is the goal. (page 7)

I would highly recommend reading this book, as it gives a clear picture of the ACLU's intend, and provides knowledge on how we, as America's, can combat their efforts.