31.   But the group generally opposes commercialism in schools.

32.   But the idea was opposed by groups such as the Christian Coalition, which said that would violate its right to free speech.

33.   Certainly, numerous business groups adamantly opposed doing any U.S. business in Cuba.

34.   Civil liberties and AIDS groups oppose the amendment, saying it is an invasion of privacy and would scare away women fearful that the government would snatch their infants.

35.   Civil rights groups have vehemently opposed establishing a multiracial category out of concern that their numbers and their political clout would be reduced.

36.   Civil liberties groups have strenuously opposed efforts in several states to expand the use of DNA profiling to people who have not been convicted of crimes.

37.   Civil liberties groups strongly oppose any constitutional amendment, saying it would take the guts out of the Bill of Rights.

38.   Civil-liberties groups have opposed it vigorously.

39.   Conservation groups have opposed leasing there because the land provides habitat for fish, birds and caribou.

40.   Consumer groups opposed any use of ratepayer money to bail out the utilities.