As a life-long liberal I have a deep belief in freedom of speech.  I've always admired and respected the ACLU for defending the right to free speech of some individuals whose messages I (and, usually, the ACLU members as well) find repugnant.  The logic is clear and simple:  if anyone is denied a freedom....we're all denied that freedom.  The famous 1977 Skokie, Ill. American Nazi Party March case is a great example.  I find Ann Coulter disgusting....but I defend her right to speak and to share those views I find disgusting.  Really, just who am I (or you, or anyone else) to deny another's First Amendment Rights?  Gary Crum