ost parts of Canada, feeding on traditions of prejudice that were not new to the nation. The Ku Klux Klan TodayEven though the Ku Klux Klan dwindled in membership, it never died in the eyes of the people who truly believed in it. The Ku Klux Klan has not drastically changed since the origination of the group. It is today, an institution of chivalry, humanity, mercy, and patriotism, which are all characteristics of the original Klan. Also, the Klan is dedicated as preserving the maintenance of White Pride and the rights of the White Race, which was also a goal of the original founders (North Georgia White Knights, p. 2). The activities of the modern Ku Klux Klan vary from den to den depending of the inclination of its members. Some dens of the Klan tend to use more violence to express their viewpoints than do other dens. Some groups use threats, arson, and other forms of violence to force their ideas on modern society, while others simply choose to march and protest opposing views. Regardless of the activities each den decides to participate in, the main goal of the Ku Klux Klan today is the progression of the White race and it is the same goal the original founders focused on. The main characteristic of the Ku Klux Klan throughout the years has been that the group is a gathering of white Christian men and women who have joined together because of a common bond they share by blood and faith. This is what the original founders intended the group to become and they achieved their goal. Even though the Klan is sometimes looked upon as a “hate group,” the characteristics of the group are a positive for society. At this point in time, no single organization of the Ku Klux Klan is in existence. The Klan has splintered into several independent groups. Since the Klan has broken up into many groups, no one knows the exact number of members or its affiliated groups. Although the Klan’s members have changed their ap...
