I don't care for the ACLU. I agree, the ACLU is as far left as they can be. HOWEVER, I am glad they, or someone like them exist. Their views, their constant opposition gives me a reason to think over my own position. It merely makes me more sure of where I stand, or on rare occassions, makes me rethink where I stand.
You know, I'm going to get flamed big for this, but what the heck, it's cold and it's Friday!
I can see your point though- it's kind of like being grateful that DU exists, otherwise we wouldn't really know how great we are ;)