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Sis. IFE, it's not just about the KKK and, for me, it's not about fearing them--although I am concerned about what ignorant racists are capable of doing. But it's the broad spectrum of people who join different hate groups and the sum total of their hate that is very concerning to me. It's about individuals who would never describe themselves as racist--we work with them, are around them every day--but they think like and agree with Trump. There were portions of this shown in the video I posted that revealed a national map of known hate groups being tracked daily by the Southern Poverty Law Center. View it here: https://www.splcenter.org/hate-map. Now, look at that and read a description of their locations and activities and it should do a bit more than cause us to raise an eyebrow. I'm not suggesting that we panic or get over emotional about this, but be aware and forever vigilant to keep us safe and unharmed.
True, these groups didn't just pop up overnight. They've been around for a long time--splinter groups of the KKK. But why is it that now our sensitivities are heightened and we're made to acknowledge them? Right--the current president-elect who is feeding their hatred, bringing them out of the shadows and giving them a voice at the national level. You're fortunate to have an ex-military spouse at your disposal, but many of us aren't in the same position and that concerns me some.
But I look to Standing Rock as an example of what might happen around issues other than clean water rights.
I'm aware of the hate groups. I've been hearing about the KKK for at least 50 years. Ive seen them burn their cross in the yards of Black People (on the news) since the age of 10 or younger. I've also watched as the KKK began to splinter apart. Their hate is ignorance to cause fear.
You say: But why is it that now our sensitivities are heightened and we're made to acknowledge them?
I'm saying, Stop acknowledging them.
I live in an area not far from Stone Mountain, one of the kkk meeting places. I'm sure we're surrounded by KKK members. I can't stop their hate. That's their greatest weapon. And it's been working for them all these years.
Most white people do not identify with the KKK and their hate.
Their was a KKK Rally last year at Stone Mountain.
Their were protestors at that rally. All of the protestors were white.
I do not like to talk about the KKK Hate in a tone that gives them any power.
They read thes topics. Their hate still strike fear in Blacks.
We need to stop granting the KKK hate power. The KKK was established out of fear of Blacks uprising. They fear us more than we should fear them.