Is the SPLC part of the fed gov law enforcement apparatus?

It certainly seems that way.

This kind of attitude needs to stop. The hatred needs to stop.

Mike this is from their website do read about them and learn about what they do:

The Southern Poverty Law Center was founded in 1971 as a small civil rights law firm. Today, SPLC is internationally known for its tolerance education programs, its legal victories against white supremacists and its tracking of hate groups.

http://www.splcenter.org

They want to teach tolerance in this world and get rid of the hate groups. Which I agree with 1000% as a criminal justice grad student we as a nation and a world need to stand up now more than ever to hatred only we can stop it now.

There's always going to be all kinds of hate groups. When they act up violently, then you smash them.You say there on the rise, But if you look at the rate of the population growth in the US just in the last decade and the Government welcoming everyone in the world into this country. I can see why. Theres a KKK group in Indiana that have Black members. And there welcomed.

we handle home grown hate the way we should have handled it in the past along with other criminal acts, procecute and incarcerate, build more jails (shovel ready projects, right???) america has been too lenient on criminals of all types thats what happens when there are no consequences for uncivilized, criminal bad behavior, the criminals are running the country, no more slap on the wrists put them away for good, whatis it when someone kills another and can plea bargain and walk afer no jail, a minimal jail term, we make it worth it for them. the time must fit the crime, and an eye foe an eye, i am a strong believer in the death penalty for killers, rapists(especially if its a child) this rapist has left a lifetime mark on their victims ans it has been proven that they cannot be cured, castration is not the key, rape is an act of hate and they will still kill and torture.

The Southern Poverty Law Center, was founded during the Civil Rights era to help African-Americans and others fighting to end racism in our Nation. They are right, the atmosphere is ripe for hate to be inflamed.

Conservatives need to take responsibility for their rhetoric, they need to beware that some of their listeners are not sane!

Just the other day Limbaugh was telling a huge LIE on his "show"........ he should be ashamed of himself for inciting hate, lies, fear and division.

I cant live without watching CNN, they deliver very neutral and accurate news I believe so. why cant be Americans help the country to be back on track than showing how nutcase some ppl can be, I believe america the leader of the world, we from the small countries counting on the changes of a better future.. SAD World maniac madness everywhere ..

Mari: You said Limbaugh was telling a hugh LIE on his show. How do you know? And if you are against those kind of comments no matter who is saying them, then why do you listen to them? And also you people blaming Conservatives for making remarks, where have you been for at least the last 4 years? Because incase you have a short memory The Democrats, have been spewing the same hate-filled remarks against The Republicans. You can't expect someone else to STOP the Hate, when you yourself still do it.

Let's hope someone sits down Reverend Wright and explains that there is no place in America for hatred or bigotry.

How a US President tolerated him for twenty years is beyond comprehension.

Rick: Are you serious? There's a KKK group in Indiana that has Black members. Oh my god i just can't rap my head around that. To be quite honest, this is'nt new. Anytime the economy suffers people panic, and instead of helping each other some people turn on others. This is truly sad, if we could all collectively speak to what is possible and focus on doing what we can right now in these very moment our country can come thru these crisis

Even the FBI classified the assassination on Wednesday as “domestic terrorism” and the FBI waving with a warning.

Jon Voight put Israel in a speech to the Republican National Committee in Congress, insinuating that President Obama is anti-Semitic. It isn’t for nothing that Angelina Jolie does not speak much with her father, actor Jon Voight.

The government, authorities and people have to quote and not allow such thoughts take power.

@Isabel – In the US we have freedom of speech and thought – our Constitution guarantees this. No one can tell us what to think and we have the right to say what we think. We also have the right to not listen or ignore messages of hate. IF we were to lose those freedoms then the hate groups would have surely won. And that is the last thing we want.