[miz_wright]

You know, when the Klan comes up in conversation about the South, I have a singular response. I don't like the Klan, I don't agree with their ideology or methodology, their history, or anything that they stand for. I have no desire to be associated with it in any way.

I am Southern, it's often assumed that I or a family member aligns my/ourselves with the Klan. I don't. What I *DO* is support their unassailable right to voice those opinions and assemble freely with like-minded folks.

Why? Because there are other people who won't like the fact that maybe I hang out with people who wear leather and carry whips, and would say that is hurtful and hateful. But just because it's not MY kink doesn't mean it's my place to deny someone else the same rights I demand for myself.