This in my email box, from the Southern Poverty Law Center…

Last week, we asked you to take a stand against the growing number of white supremacist, neo-Nazi, anti-immigrant, anti-gay and other hate groups in our country — a staggering 48% increase since 2000.

Funny how that worked out, isn’t it?  The Bush republicans take over the Federal Government, and a majority of the statehouses, and what do you know…hate groups just start springing up everywhere…

Here’s the rest of the email…  Figured I’d pass it along in case any of you reading this wanted to join in…

Thousands of people of goodwill — just like you — responded by adding themselves to our map as a voice for tolerance.

It’s not too late for you to join all those who are standing strong against hate.

You’ve shown your commitment to ending injustice and racism. Now, I’m asking you to show your concern about this alarming increase in hate groups by taking a stand against hate.

We need people in every city, county and state to stand up and be counted and show that we are a nation that will not accept the hate, racism and intolerance infecting our communities, schools and political debate.

Please add yourself to our interactive map as a voice for tolerance — and find out which hate groups are active in your area.

I’m also asking that you send your friends this link and ask them to take a stand against hate.

www.StandStrongAgainstHate.org

And if they’re fortunate enough to be in an area with few hate groups, then tell them it’s important to take a stand now, before the seeds of hate take root in their communities.

Together we can make a difference.

Thank you for your commitment to ending injustice and racism.

Sincerely,
Morris Dees, Founder