Barbecue Nations (Aryanfest 2004 piece)

[Robb]

BBQ Nations

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About five minutes after arriving, the group of four was approached by a cadre of skinhead security guards. These storm troopers were painfully polite as they informed the brown kid he wasn't welcome. "We're sorry, but we've been asked by the managers of this event to tell you that you have to leave. We're going to escort you out," said one.

"Why?" asked the kid.

The skinheads looked at him incredulously, and not without a degree of sympathy. It was obvious that he actually thought he belonged there, amongst white power kinfolk. "Well, you haven't broken any of the festival's rules," began another skinhead, employing the sort of "I hate to break it to you" tone of voice of a father explaining to his 5-year-old son why a bed sheet tied around his neck doesn't mean he can fly. "The thing is, you're not white."

Crestfallen, the kid stood silent for a few beats, then responded, "Okay, okay. I understand. I respect that. I just hope you know I didn't mean any disrespect by being here. I just wanted to come out and show my respect for the white race and support the cause."

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[Doogie]

1. Curious

First, I had no idea things like this still existed (I mean, talk about ignorant), but why, *WHY* would someone who is not *aryan* belong to a group like this??

I mean, why would someone black get white pride tattoos ?? Mind blowing.

[Lars39]

2. Here's a map showing the whereabouts of hate groups:

From the Southern Poverty Law Center:

http://www.splcenter.org/intel/map/hate.jsp

[wuushew]

3. Hawaii is looking better and better

n/t

[Kathy in Cambridge]

4. That's interesting-the JDL is considered a Hate Group?

:shrug:

[madrchsod]

5. yes it is, thier members have

been responsible for a few killings.