My grandfather was a klansman. He never admitted it though. Back then you didn't tell your wife and the wife didn't question anything.
My mom told me that while they were anti black they were also a vigilante type. If a man wasn't supporting his family(of any race) they'd burn a cross in their yard as a warning. The klan originated in Pulaski TN(15 minutes from me) and a relative of mine was said to be the first grand wizard. He later left the Klan because he promoted reconciliation with the blacks. Unfortunately the klan became so widespread they couldn't contain the racism. Over the years the klan would become increasingly violent. The klan was developed under democratic veterans of the confederacy. They were white supremecists and hated republicans as much as blacks. Many prominent government officials were klansmen as well.
Margaret Sanger the founder of planned parenthood was in the woman's branch of the KKK. Harry Truman was also involved with them and many senetors as well.
And people still say America is a Christian nation...
Democrats still have little regard and foster destructive policies to destroy black Americans and the family unit:
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