I would like to know why it is that  it is okay for\nchildren to view a  KKK uniform and images of lynchings?
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I agree it would be traumatic for a young child, black or white, to see  this, Sir.\n\nHave a nice day.
920842
I haven't see the users question .the fact that so many of you is offended means the question must be pretty bad..i don't think reporting him is the answer .it'll be far better to do as you are doing now and voice your displeasure.to their questions .when they see that they are not getting the response they want .in time they will stop and move on .thank you for apology.i'm black and i'm not a spokesman for the whole race .i can only speak for myself .and my view is this .someone saying hateful things on a computer site can't hurt me .if you read my name backwards that's what i think of people like that ...once again thanks for the apology but  there's no need .you can't be held accountable for the whole white race anymore than i can for the black race
242355
I personally feel that flaunting the Confederate Flag is insensitive.  One of my ancestors was the cousin of Jefferson Davis.
1034267
I think that it is a good question and that you are going to be totally trashed for asking it.  You will also find that many people won't answer but will instead tell you about some white guy they saw doing the same thing.  I would answer but I am really tired of being trashed today for my opinions (which I'm obvioulsy not allowed to have unless it agrees with the PC freaks).  Good luck!
568301
On the one hand I am glad that people are now taking an interest in this group and are offended by what they do. For years before the Iraq War this group went around and protested at the funerals for people who died of AIDS (again not all of them were gay...I have a friend who lost a family member to AIDS and she wasn't gay and they protested at the funeral with signs that read "AIDS IS GOD'S PUNISHMENT FOR ALLOWING HOMOSEXUALITY" and stuff like that and they shouted all kinds of rude things that should never really be shouted at a funeral). \n\nOn the other hand, while I am offended by both their protesting funerals in general, but even more so that they are now protesting military funerals, I do realize that they have the freedom "of speech" and "to peacefully assemble". So while I think it is completely offensive (as well as probably nothing more than a publicity thing anyways....afterall they weren't getting any attention with the AIDS funerals or with all their statues they wanted to build in cities that said hateful anti-gay things, etc, so now they have found a venue that gives them this publicity), not only offensive and just plain rude and tacky, but I realize that our nation gives us the freedom of speech and asks us to exercise it responsibly. Since they are not causing violence or disrupting traffic, etc. Still, do I think it pushes the boundaries...yes I think it pushes it. But about as much as the KKK. With freedom of speech you have to allow for the speech you don't like and with the freedom to peacefully assemble, you have to allow even the groups you disagree with to peacefully assemble. The most the rest of us can do is to counter-protest....to peacefully assemble with a counter message and to perhaps do it in a much more respectful way to those who have died and to the families that are grieving (whether they be fallen heros of our military or be fallen heros who've fought the battle against AIDS).
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The racism I see happening most often is reverse racism. This is very much the media's doing and parents teaching their children hatred. There is never mention of the white people that fought and died to end slavery in this country. There weren't just families that lost loved ones on the battle ground but people that were part of the underground railroad and people that spoke out and risked everything in doing so. Through the years I have seen black people express hatred for whites because of slavery and their own ancestry. I am not saying there isn't more to fuel the fire...I am saying  slavery is the first thing mentioned.  Because of the sacrifice many made to end it there should be some sort of honor for them from the black community...but there is not. The end of slavery is celebrated as if not one white man died for it or gave a limb. Some blacks hate all whites as if all were the descendants of slavers instead of liberators. Whole family lines were wiped out in a war to abolish slavery and keep a country united. Why the hatred now? Where is the balance? Where is the truth? Why does the media want to fan the flames of bitterness. Why can't there be reconciliation now?
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Hollywood, the Media, and "immature heavy metal death bands" have given folks reason to think it MAY be offensive in some way, be a sign of satan or some such demon, etc. \n\nThe Constitution of the United States guarantees freedom of religion and if someone wants to worship whatever, should be not only allowed to but should be respected in that, as long as we aren't talking human sacrifice, etc. Hell, I grew up in New Orleans and had a Voodoo priest next door and respected his right.\n\nCheck out my link. It's all the "approved" VA gravestone markers. I learned something here today!
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It has shades of Grey is my answer,nothing solid to protect it sadly. There is a difference in something being censored because of basic human dignity, and something being ruled inappropriate behavior for a human being. This freedom of everything has taken away my right not to view pornography,not to be subjected to profanity and violence. Not to have prayer in my school because it offends someone! When it was a right and part of my freedom and my kids. My being offended by gross sexual content on regular televison,billboards,...who cares. The right to protect my children from pedophiles (that has been argued as freedom too, and still to this day.) Whos freedoms am I hurting here?Should your neighbor be able to build his house so high yours was obstructed,your gardens died, what if and no small if,it was ruled it was his freedom of expression and need for a tower, would you not want some rules? Something,someone to help keep the peace of your space? Should he be able to have rock concerts every Friday on his yard?,that could very well cover some of the "freedoms", this kind of "freedom"would not be so nice. Nor the freedom to say terrible things about you or your family. Successful society has agreed on rules or we all best find an island, in short supply I might add.
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it surpises me that the police do not film the events like the arrest of the two suspects recently, from helmet cameras to show exactly what has happened, if only to protect themselves etc.\n\nIt is a difficult call when one segment of the community which is clearly identifiable by colour or religion contain members who pose significant threat to the rest of society, because inevitibly there will be accusations of targetting. But it does seem to make sense to stop and search/question more of those perceived to be a threat especially if you have limited resource, or am I wrong?\n\nAs for the heavy handed approach, surely if the ultimate precautions are taken to ensure no one is hurt no 'collateral damage' for example, this is always going to be the result seen from some eyes. The important thing to remember is why they do it. Not because they they are racist or anti this or that, but because litigation and public pressure for the ultimate in standards dictates they go to these lengths. \n\nI don't think they can win, the information they get is often false, flawed and deliberately misleading, but they have to act, just in case. If the press reported in a less sensationalist way I am sure that would help a lot.
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maybe in the KKK areas
1000007
a nigger is an ignornat person... and Klu Klux Klan members as well as Nazi memebers have been ignornant niggers since the day the were born.  Their children who they teachare ignornant niggers, yankees, crackers and lonely souls amongst this world......They are cowards, theives and have a serious lack of self image or they wouldnt hide.  I have never seen a group that is more vocal but is AFRAID to show who they are, If I believed in a cause so much.. I would definately want everyone to know what I believe in.  \n\nThey are also a disgusting addition to the white race for not all of whites are like them.... !
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Is it justified to kill people?  A picture is just a picture. I don't think that depicting Jesus wearing a bomb for a hat would disgrace him.  It would be a comment about his followers using bombs in his name, when everyone knows he was a man of peace.  It's called irony.
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I live in Kentucky so I'm used to seeing the rebel flag. They argue that it's their heritage. I still think it's completely disrespectful to African Americans and the progress that we've all made as a society. The flag is just to reminiscent of a not so distant past that was filled with nightmares. \n\nI did a research report about the flag my senior year of high school. I found that most people who proudly display that flag don't even know everything that it represents. And I hate those shirts that say If this shirt offends you then you need a history lesson. I just want to scream, I've had my history lesson redneck. You're the one who needs to get an education. The civil war is over, the rebels lost, and we have a new national flag. OMG!! Yes, that much has really changed. \n\nOh I just wanted to add b/c I read something above me about it not representing racism. After losing the war six Confederate veterans started the Ku Klux Klan.The Klan grew quickly with the addition of more former rebel soldiers. They reeked violence such as rape, murder, beatings, lynching, and burnings on African Americans. \n\nWhen you display the American flag on your shirt it’s because you support America and it’s cause. By displaying the rebel flag you are in turn saying you support the rebels and their cause. You may argue that it’s your heritage, but that can be debated. If an Indian wore a shirt displaying a swastika and then explained to you that before it was a symbol of hate it was an Indian symbol for good luck (which is true). Would you be any less outraged? Would this appear any less disrespectful to the Jews and the American soldiers who fought in WWII? After all it is his heritage, right? \n\nThe flag stood for so much wrong in the past that you can't wipe away all of that hate. There's nothing you can do to make that flag okay. It's racist and it's disrespectful.
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Singling people out no matter what the race, creed or color is wrong. I'm disappointed to hear that this happened especially on the elementary school level. It perhaps sent out a message, but one we are trying to avoid. As my school prepared for a MLK Day celebration one elequent speaker came to our school and said the following:\n\n(Yes, I'm paraphrasing)\n\n "In our day and age, I feel that sometimes people of my own race are bringing judgements upon themselves unnecessarily. They preach of equality, but when given the rights, want more. Yes, we cannot deny the treatment of Blacks was unacceptable. But must we dwell on the past instead of embracing the future? If we seek equality, why do we draw attention upon ourselves? Why have a "Black History Month?" Is there a "White History Month?" We are asking not to be set "a part." Yes we insist on our own month to celebrate our fine figures from the past? Shouldn't EVERY day of every month be a celebration of what these fine people did? We should live by their words, not force their word."\n\nI think what the world needs is to accept that we are more open-minded than we were 30-40 years ago. Sure, we have pockets of our population that will never be. But the change has been immense. Thank God! This speakers words spoken so elequently made so much sense to all those in that room that day. I think it brought the school together with a "sigh" of relief. All races realized we were working together.....no one is set apart. There is no need to favor a soul in our world today. We all prove who we are by being.....who we are. \n\nThank you for sharing the poem. My hope is that schools such as this, ideals such as this, practices such as this will so very soon be a thing of the distant past.
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Im sorry i can't help... i tried lookin for you but they only tell you who wrote it an when but you can't read it.... but link #4 on this search http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=read+%22Original+Prescripts%22+of++KKK&prssweb=Search&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t&x=wrt\nsays, Force. KKK. An Evil Force ... read the original Prescripts (available from us in our booklets section) you will plainly see that in no way, shape, or form was the KKK ...\n\nWhen I go to the site i don't see when it says read the orgignal prescripts but it might be there... i donnno so check that out
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It is a representation of heritage. Asking southerners to not display it or wear it on their clothing is like asking someone who moves here from Africa or Italy or wherever, not to display their flag or heritage. It's the same thing. So I guess the people who hate seeing the confederate flag should also get angry when people display their state flag or their home country's flag.
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Nope, but I'm glad you posted it because I am interested in computer graphic/art. BTW, expressing an opinion is not necessarily "soap boxing." I believe that when you ask a question you are also soliciting an opinion/response. Not to be rude but if you ask a controversial question, you might just get an answer that you don't like. Whether or not these people that have lost loved ones in shooting sprees get reminded through the media everyday, why joke about that kind of thing and add to their pain? I'm not saying you were trying to hurt anyone, I'm sure you weren't. It's just that I don't like to think of anyone suffering because I care about people. I was trying to be nice in my response to you but you know what? I have a right to my opinion just like you do. I'm sure you're a nice guy but I have seen the blood and the pain of tragedy as a police officer and I guess really it brought back some of those horrible moments that I so desperately want to forget but can't. I guess I need to lighten up and it was a trauma based inducement of memories of all the things that I'd seen before I retired, more than your question. I read and the images came back to me which is why I reacted the way I did. It's not you, it's me and my memories. I don't drink them away like so many others and when you love people the way that I do, those memories can be very hard on a person. So, if I offended you in any way, I apologize. I just wanted you to stop and think before you posted something like that again because as you can see it does kind of trigger some strong emotions. I hope you understand, Sweetie. (I call everyone Sweetie, so I wasn't being sarcastic as you were in your response to me.) God bless.