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Related: About this forumKu Klux Klan Opens its Doors to Hispanic, Blacks, Jews and Gays
White supremacist organisation, the Ku Klux Klan is rebranding as the "new Klan" by trying to increase membership to Jews, black people, gays and those of Hispanic origin.
However, all those wanting to join the ultra-right wing society will have to wear the white robes, masks and conical hats. The Klan is estimated to have between 5,000 and 8,000 members according to figures released in 2012.
The Ku Klux Klan is notorious for racist violence, including lynchings of black people. It is classified as a hate group by the anti-semitism organistion Anti-Defamation League and the civil rights law firm Southern Poverty Law Center.
The requirements for joining the new KKK group, called the Rocky Mountain Knights, are to be aged 18 and live in the Pacific Northwest.
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http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ku-klux-klan-opens-its-doors-hispanic-blacks-jews-gays-1473907
shenmue
(38,506 posts)Le what is this?
notsuprised
(1 post)I looked it up, its true.
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2014/11/02/abarr-proposes-inclusive-kkk-chapter-mt/18397651/
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/11/03/inclusive-kkk-montana-chapter/18406129/
So instead of the KKK hating jews, blacks, and gays...they will focus their efforts on placing burning crosses in the yards of liberals.
krispos42
(49,445 posts)noiretextatique
(27,275 posts)Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)I don't care how right wing I was (example: Clarence Thomas), if I were a minority, there is no way that I would throw my hat in that ring. I would be curious to know how they will get along if any minorities decide it is a good idea to join.
My brain hurts.