The [Ku Klux] Klan is needed today as never before and I am anxious to see its rebirth here in West Virginia.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses support for the revival of the Ku Klux Klan in West Virginia.
- In plain terms
- He wants the KKK to come back in West Virginia.
- What can you take from it?
- Support for hate groups is explicitly stated here.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we address past support for hate groups?
- What is the legacy of such statements?
Another view
This promotes violent and illegal organizations.
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