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[Zerxer]

Hello all,

As you know, GPXPlus's anniversary is February 14th, making this a special month. It's also a very trying time right now for a lot of people for reasons I'm sure you're already aware of. The GPX staff would like to take a moment to say we respect all people regardless of their gender, race, religion, or other background.

This year, we're pledging to donate all money received from February's Plus Credits to the American Civil Liberties Union. As stated on their website, "The ACLU works tirelessly in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the Constitution's promise of liberty for everyone in our country."

You can follow the fundraiser progress on our ACLU page.


I'm leaving this thread open for replies, but please keep it civil. We'd prefer discussion not get too hostile.

[Breech Loader]

Since when did I say I was offended? Why would I be offended? I don't even know what ACLU day is. The A is for America, right?

*looks it up*

Right. Still don't know. It's coming up to Red Nose Day. Anybody who isn't from British Isles know or care about that?

This post has been edited by Breech Loader: Feb 14 2017, 02:14 PM

[Lord Raven]

Since when did I say I was offended? Why would I be offended? I don't even know what ACLU day is. The A is for America, right?

*looks it up*

Right. Still don't know. It's coming up to Red Nose Day. Anybody who isn't from British Isles know or care about that?

The ACLU is the American Civil Liberties Union, which is a charity organization which deploys lawyers to fight in favor of Civil Rights cases. I have my own thoughts about them, but they've been instrumental in fighting against the most recent executive order by Donald Trump which banned all visa holders, green card holders, and permanent residents of the United States (on top of refusing any new refugee, visa, or green card applications) from 7 countries that have had no connection to terrorism in the United States. This has basically caused massive hold ups in airports by citizens trying to re-enter the United States due to dual-citizenship, despite them legally being allowed to be here. The other core issue is that it was not properly vetted and there was tons of confusion about how to enforce it by various agencies, but due to donations to the ACLU the executive order has been fought in court and been basically struck down repeatedly.

The other reason to donate to the ACLU is that this current administration may pose a threat towards civil rights in the future, and we need the full strength of the Judicial Branch to make sure it doesn't come to fruition.

I'm surprised you haven't heard about at least the main issue that the ACLU has been fighting. It's been reported on internationally for the entire past month.