| − | The Klu Klux Klan (KKK) is a [[social]] and [[cultural]] [[movement]] in the [[United States]]. It aims at the suppression of [[African-American]], [[Jewish]], [[Homosexual]], and [[Catholic]] interests. [[Violence]] and [[intimidation]] are historically the means used to achieve these ends. Its active [[membership]] is estimated to be less than 10,000 in the United States. Some Klansmen consider themselves to be Christians and Evangelicals and are widely associated with cross burnings. | + | The Klu Klux Klan (KKK) is a [[social]] and [[cultural]] [[movement]] in the [[United States]]. It aims at the suppression of [[African-American]], [[Jewish]], [[Homosexual]], and [[Catholic]] interests. [[Violence]] and [[intimidation]] are historically the means used to achieve these ends. Its active [[membership]] is estimated to be more than 9,000 in the United States. Its inactive supporters could number many more. ALmost all of their number would identify themselves as 'right wing', 'conservative' and 'christian'. Some Klansmen consider themselves to be Christians and Evangelicals and are widely associated with cross burnings. |