American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU TV Ad "Founding Father"

To educate the public about the ACLU's work in the defense of civil liberties, we create print and online advertising, interactive features, host audio chats and provide videos of speeches and press briefings.

ACLU TV Ad "Founding Father" (7/15/2003)

The second advertisement in the "classroom" series (transcript | video clip) features students asking questions about the new law, and ends with a student asking, "Isn't the whole idea of the Constitution to guarantee our rights?" The answer comes from their teacher, a Colonial-era "founding father" who steps from the shadows to say sorrowfully, "That was the original idea." RealOne Player, which is required to view the clip, can be downloaded for free.

IN THIS SECTION