we know today. The new breed of Klan differed from the old version in manyways. The old Klan wanted to set things back to the old ways. They wanted theirfreedom back and wanted nothing more. Being prejudice was only an effect. Inthe eyes of the modern KKK, prejudice was the cause. The new Klan was far moreviolent. People were tarred and feathered, lynched, and beaten for littlereason more than being a certain race, nationality or religion.In the 1920's, the KKK prospered. Unlike previous revivals, the members were inmore than just the South. The Klan was spread all across the country. Manytowns were also secretly run by the Klan. They elected many officials. Townjustices couldn't seem to convict accused members for anything. Their powerwas stronger than the law and wrath of the hooded was for more frightening thanjail. However, in the late 1920's, many politicians who once remained quietspoke out and fought against the Klan. This was their downfall.The Klan hasn't been as powerful since that time. For the past 50 years, it hashad many rebirths and falls. During the times of the World Wars, they usedtheir patriotism appeal to gain peoples trust. The Klan was also much differentin its organization than previous rebirths. The new KKK are separated into manysmall organizations. There are many internal struggles, most divisions claim tobe original descendants and follow the old ways. This is never true.In the past few years with the birth of at home Internet service, the Klan hasfound a way to push its propaganda into homes across the country. All of thesesites seem to have the same things in common. They contain information thatundermines other races and religions. A majority of these sites also appeal toadolescents, teenagers and younger children by boasting such slogans as "CoolHate Music." Cartoons are also found on many pages. These cartoons demonstratethe "enemy" races in displeasing situations that often elaborate the points andview...
