How does ACLU feel about burning crosses?

The American Civil Liberties Union (Letters, Nov. 4) wasted no time weighing in about the red Shinto torii in Moiliili. Although I believe in separation of church and state, I don't know enough about its symbolism to have a strong opinion about its presence. On the other hand, I have a very strong opinion about cross burning as a symbol of the Ku Klux Klan's bigotry towards African-Americans and Jews.

While there is an arguable First Amendment right about burning crosses at their rallies, there can be no justification for the burning of a cross recently in a black Virginian's yard. I am appalled and disgusted that Virginia's ACLU chapter successfully argued against the 50-year-old ban. My highest praise to the state attorney general appealing the 4-3 ruling that supports "this form of domestic terrorism ... intolerable in a free society."

It will be interesting to see if our local chapter weighs in on this travesty. But I won't hold my breath. Faye Kennedy Letter guidelines The Star- ... more.

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