I've just had a rude awakeing that the KKK still exists. MY God - I cant believe it.
2007-04-15 01:04:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
what people don't realize is that religion and yes even Christianity has it roots in violence and exclusivity.... so it's no surprising that the KKK still exists as long as religion including christianity. people with the best intentions might seek out to make friendlier what is wrong in this world... christianity began as catholicims... Roman Catholic church was full of murder deceit war and torture... and over time because we had no choice.. as the human race became more kind so did we try to make the "church" more kind.. but it's still built on despicable behavior... so as long as we continue using these organizations people like the KKK will hide in them... religion cannot be cleaned if must be abolished... and all it takes to be abolished is for people to walk away and not participate.... Humans seeking to do no harm require no law... so don't make it law to abolish but make it a choice... the law freedom of religion was to prevent chrisitanity from murdering non christians...
2007-04-15 01:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Raised in Georgia I am familiar with the KKK although the largest chapter is in Michigan. In the 60's and 70's the KKK was headquartered out of Stone Mountain, Georgia. I have known of members trying to recruit within the business sector of Atlanta and like cocaine abuse among some of our business leaders there also, in all probability, members of the KKK.
The rationale is there is cause to believe KKK members do have a voice in politics. Look at our political leaders in all parties and what do most perceive, POWER. It would not surprise me that KKK members exist in POWER positions of our political parties, i.e., David Dukes in Louisiana. The KKK is the POWER of white supremacy and plays a major role in maintaining POWER within your district(s) if you are a politician to influence voters.
The NAACP, United Auto Workers, local unions, churches all have an influence on voters and the political system. The benefit of voting for a particular candidate is dictated by whatever organization is strong and has POWER to influence a vast number of voters.
2007-04-15 01:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce T 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes the KKK is still alive and strong in numbers. I don't think it is growing any more then what it is. It's mainly now just generation passing. They are bases out of Indiana, and they do have a big political influence there, but they changed there demeanor towards what they are against and/or agree with. Right now the KKK mainly focus's on Illegal Immigrants and Mexicans now. They basically got over the whole Black thing. Oh, and of course they hate Middle Eastern people with some passion.
2007-04-15 01:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by Detroit Punk 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure that the KKK is alive and well around the US, but, in most cases, they are underground, when it comes to the political system. You may find out that a person is in the KKK and hides that fact in order to appeal to more people who vote.
2007-04-15 01:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by auditor4u2007 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they still exist. I would say it's possibly that they have a voice in politics., though I believe it would probably be more from the midwest or someplace like that anymore. I have lived in the south all of my life, and I must admit it is rare to see them here, though occassionally they do surface and say something stupid and disappear again. I don't think that the NAACP is any better. Until we treat each other as human beings, we will still experience rascism. Any specialty group is going to promote it's own agenda at the expense of others and not care one bit about the consequences.
2007-04-15 01:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by Robert L 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Of course it still exists. Some people are just incurably stupid, but I don't believe that it's growing. Maybe there is a perception that it's growing because it is no longer 'normal', so klan activity stands out like a sore thumb and gets noticed.
It may have a minor voice in American politics. The southern Democrats used to be very tied to that movement, and one of their senior members, Byrd, was a "Grand Kleagal". I don't know if there are lower level politicians that were members, but I suspect there are. I don't believe they're still aligned with the movement. Maybe it was just youthful indiscretion.
2007-04-15 01:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by Gonzo Rationalism 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
After what happened to that young white couple in Tennessee are you surprised? Come on folks,when Blacks take responsibility for their youth and address the FACT that they are criminally minded then we can start the long road to multiculturalism. But as long as this Sharpton character continues to be a spokes person for the Black community,the KKK will thrive!
2007-04-15 23:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Come to one of the smaller towns in Indiana, you'll get another awakening, and yes they are in positions of local power and some state level.
2007-04-15 01:10:19 · answer #8 · answered by warlord46750 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it has some voice but when they run for congress or president they usually lose, Well some of them. Most people myself included like to make fun of them.
2007-04-15 01:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by Proud Michigander 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not surprising. There is no shortage of fools in this country and even fools like to form clubs.
2007-04-15 01:17:55 · answer #10 · answered by gunplumber_462 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋