
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, July 1, 1990                   TAG: 9007020268
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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CONSIDER WHY KLAN MEMBERS WEAR HOOD

IN DECIDING whether the Klan should be allowed to wear hoods (June 11 editorial), I think one should look at why Klan members wear the hood. Most people don't understand why or what it means!

In the first place, it helps to conceal their membership. This enables the Klan to aid officers of the law by being unknown to the public. The Klan by this means sees and hears everything. They know the evil forces but those forces don't know them.

Secondly, the hood is a symbol of unselfishness. With the hood, the Klan hides individuality and sinks into the sea of the Invisible Empire - not as individuals, but as Klansmen. "They Sacrifice to Serve," and their motto is "Non Silba Sed Anthar" (not for self, but for others).

I pray to everyone concerned: To allow the Klan to wear the hood is nothing more than standing up for law and order. God knows the truth. Out of pure love of my race and hate for no one! DON JOHNSON LYNCHBURG

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