Atlasian Civil Liberties Caucus (ACLC)

[Rob]

I'll run for Pacific Regional Chair.

[Rob]

I fully oppose an assault weapons ban. For the ACLC to come out against assault weapons would be rankly hypocritical- we support some freedoms, but not others?

[Rob]

We also should have something showing our support for Gay Marriage, and only that, nothing less, and something on Affirmative Action, against it I would presume.

We should support civil unions. Gay marriage should be decided by individual churches. Affirmative action should be opposed.

[Rob]

Racial Freedom
We believe that the use of race or class in public university admissions is blatantly unconstitutional.  We oppose racial profiling, racial quotas for public schools and government workplaces, hate speech legislation, and hate crimes legislation.

I fully support this plank.

[Rob]

I realize this is a little late in the game, but can I join the ACLC?

Welcome, Frodo!

[Rob]

I think we should add a complementary plank that we support these decisions to be taken at the level of government closer to the people. (ie. local instead of regional, regional instead of federal)

ahem

We believe that these decisions should be made at the local or state level as often as possible. Our stances on these issues are strongly held, but we support the right of the people to make their own decisions at a level closer to them.

[Rob]

PROPOSED PLANK FIVE (PRO CHOICE)
The Atlasian Civil Liberties Caucus supports the legality of abortion until birth, as we find that the fetus is not a legal citizen.  We feel that the government should not attempt to impose its moral values on the People by banning any abortions; instead, the decision should be left to the woman.  We also oppose restrictions such as partner and parental consent or notification.

I support this plank.