This in my email box, from the Southern Poverty Law Center…<\/p>\n
\nLast 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.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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…<\/p>\n
Here’s the rest of the email… Figured I’d pass it along in case any of you reading this wanted to join in…<\/p>\n
\nThousands of people of goodwill — just like you — responded by adding themselves to our map<\/a> as a voice for tolerance.<\/p>\n
It’s not too late for you to join all those who are standing strong against hate.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Please add yourself to our interactive map as a voice for tolerance — and find out which hate groups are active in your area.<\/p>\n
I’m also asking that you send your friends this link and ask them to take a stand against hate.<\/p>\n