And what a ridiculous sentiment that would be if we looked at other groups of marginalized people, no?

The ACLU has a long history, for example, of fighting for the human and civil rights of Black people in the United States. I can think of two or three fairly high-profile federal lawsuits they're involved in today on that topic.

Must we presume they're doing such work merely to feel better about themselves?

How about when they stand up for the rights of Native Americans to have treaties honored at law?

Is that also just a personal feel-good thing?

I mean, obviously not — in both the above instances. The ACLU takes cases and defends rights out of deeply held moral, ethical principle. That is, after all, the entire reason they exist. It's probably the entire reason they're so respected and honored in many parts of society.

It's distressing to see political analysts so fast to dismiss fighting for inclusivity and social justice.

If they're so willing to sell their souls, what are they selling them for? What do they get in return for throwing marginalized people under the bus.

More power and wealth for "normal" white men?

Why don't they just join the GOP? That political party has that base well covered already.