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| − | The '''Anti-Defamation League''' ('''ADL''') is a [[liberal]], far left, [[Jewish]] organization alleging to fight [[anti-Semitism]] and defend the state of [[Israel]]. They also claim to fight against many other forms discrimination, and monitor extremist groups and their rhetoric with regard to the immigration debate. But they sometimes attack mainstream conservatives. Their stance on prayer in secular schools is that it is "unconstitutional." | + | The '''Anti-Defamation League''' ('''ADL''') is a [[liberal]], far left, [[Jewish]] organization alleging to fight [[anti-Semitism]] and defend the state of [[Israel]]. They also claim to fight against many other forms discrimination, and monitor extremist groups and their rhetoric with regard to the immigration debate. But they sometimes attack mainstream conservatives. Their stance on prayer in secular schools is that it is "unconstitutional." The ADL has a record of supporting abortion, including [[partial-birth abortion]].[http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2001/jun/01061903.html www.lifesitenews.com] |
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| + | Their mission is to: {{cquote|"The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizen}}. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
[http://www.adl.org/main_about_adl.asp ADL official site] | [http://www.adl.org/main_about_adl.asp ADL official site] | ||
Revision as of 13:45, June 17, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a liberal, far left, Jewish organization alleging to fight anti-Semitism and defend the state of Israel. They also claim to fight against many other forms discrimination, and monitor extremist groups and their rhetoric with regard to the immigration debate. But they sometimes attack mainstream conservatives. Their stance on prayer in secular schools is that it is "unconstitutional." The ADL has a record of supporting abortion, including partial-birth abortion.www.lifesitenews.com
Their mission is to:
| “ | "The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizen | ” |
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