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KKKer: We Didn’t Send Application

A Ku Klux Klan leader says membership applications recently mailed to several Idaho lawmakers didn't come from his group. Idaho's lone black lawmaker, Democratic Rep. Cherie Buckner-Webb of Boise, was among legislators who said this week they received a mailing from the Knights of the KKK soliciting $35 in membership dues, a photo and commitment statement. Buckner-Webb said she believes she was specifically targeted and vowed to renew her fight against prejudice. But KKK leader Thomas Robb denied involvement from the Knights, saying their materials easily duplicated and sometimes people send them out because they thinks it's funny/AP. More here. (Wikipedia photo: 2005 KKK cross burning)

Question: Do you think KKK leader Thomas Robb is concerned about his group's image?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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