SPLC Report: Militia Movement Resurgent, Infused with Racism

Almost a decade after virtually disappearing from public view, the antigovernment militia movement is surging across the country, fueled by fears of a black man in the White House, the changing demographics of the country, and conspiracy theories increasing. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Eddie Louis Harris - Aug 12, 2009 - 6:33 PM PDT
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by Eddie Louis Harris - Aug. 12, 2009

The militia movement is clearly growing again and deserves very close attention," said Mark Potok, director of the SPLC's Intelligence Project. "At the height of the movement in the 1990s, 168 people were murdered in the bombing of Oklahoma City's federal building. We may not be at that point yet, but as one law enforcement official told us, the only thing missing is a spark."

According the SPLC, the militia movement is extremely dangerous and a threat to this nation. It is imperative that the nation as a whole becomes more aware of the amoral and anomie behavioral patterns of the new militia movement resurgent. we as a nation have placed a monumental emphasis on ostracizing and developing apathy toward the militia movement which is a horrific menace to this nation. If this nation will begin to up hold the virtues of this nation which we hold dear to ... More »

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