As described by John Leo in his "Bookshelf" column in today's Wall Street Journal, reviewing Wendy Kaminer's new book, "Worst Instincts: Cowardice, Conformity, and the ACLU" --
In 2006, the ACLU descended into self-satire by drawing up a gag order to cover its own board members -- no public criticism of policies or personnel, because speaking out might hurt fund raising. When word got out, a storm of ridicule forced the withdrawal of the plan. But Ms. Kaminer notes that only six of the 53 ACLU affiliates protested the no-dissent policy; the ACLU apparently couldn't be bothered to defend its own right to free speech.I especially like that last sentence.
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If I could find the best comedy writer in this country (and have them use a false name so he/she wouldn't alienate all of their lefty limo-lib friends), I don't think any written joke could be funnier than the truth of this.
As I recall, Ed, I laughed out loud when I read about it.
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