Posted on 07/01/2010 4:35:32 PM PDT by OldDeckHand
As politicians and columnists across the country debate the life and legacy of the late Sen. Robert Byrd, the West Virginian’s membership in the Ku Klux Klan has been a sticking point for many. Today’s KKK, though, says Byrd did nothing to warrant such ire.
“He wasn’t a Klansman long enough to get his sheet broke in,” said Travis Pierce, national membership director for the Ku Klux Klan, LLC, one of several groups that uses the KKK name. “It’s much ado about nothing.”
It’s unknown how long Byrd held membership in the Klan. According to the Washington Post, the future senator joined in 1942, and later publicly stated that he lost interest after about a year, although in a letter dated 1946 Byrd wrote, “The Klan is needed today as never before, and I am anxious to see its rebirth here in West Virginia.”
During his tenure, Byrd held the titles of Kleagle and Exalted Cyclops within the organization. What he did in those positions is somewhat difficult to pin down, since the Klan is a loose-knit organization, and roles differ between local chapters.
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He may have stepped down from leadership but he never gave up the ideals. I don’t care what anyone says just listening to some of his interviews would tell you that!
Bryd didn’t just vote against it he tried to fillibuster to keep it from being brought to the floor.
How appropriate.
That's the same thing the funny boys in San Francisco call a really big D%$#.
In my opinion he really was a big prick.
EXACTLY!!!! Good post.
I won’t ask how you know that! ;)
And, please don’t tell me about it, either! LOL
Ooooohhhh, GROSS!!!
Clinton is defending Byrd, saying Byrd just joined the KKK to help his election chances. That makes Byrd out to be even worse.
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