Photo: The police providing security at a KKK rally:

[Are_grits_groceries]

@EarthPics

Sad......

[leftyladyfrommo]

1. Those guys will be talking about that assignment for years to come.

It's going to be one of those "you won't believe this really happened" kind of stories.

[former9thward]

6. Because it didn't happen.

Photo-shopped.

[datasuspect]

39. you really outed yourself on this one

why does this picture make you so uncomfortable?

are you ashamed?

are you angry because it portrays the KKK in a negative light?

[former9thward]

45. Yeah I'm a secret KKK member.

Explains everything. Now you can explain the discrepancies in the photo.

[datasuspect]

47. what explanation is required?

what discrepancies are your referring to?

did you read the article?

a photographer in 1992 PHOTOGRAPHED an ACTUAL live event.

oy.

[former9thward]

49. I am made several posts on the discrepancies.

I have taken many photos in years before 1992 of ACTUAL live events and I can alter them. So can you if you want.

[datasuspect]

51. did. you. read. the. article?

i can't do this anymore, the stupid is unbearable.

fuck this place.

[lunasun]

2. what kind of hate takes time to make that outfit for a child??

Same kind of hate that takes plenty of time to teach their children to hate even more

[Jackpine Radical]

3. Ya gotta wonder whart's going through the minds of those black cops…

How sick to expose that little girl to the Klan's poison. I have no idea how to write a law that would classify this as child abuse, but somebody ought to put some thought into it.

[former9thward]

4. Obvious photoshop.

The baton on the cop on the left is hanging over the girl's hat even though he is several feet away.

[bluedigger]

7. Just well aligned.

You can see the child's reflection in the shield.

[former9thward]

10. No its covering part of the hat.

[Junkdrawer]

12. Does this picture make you uncomfortable?

Why are YOU spreading BS?

[olddots]

40. proof

proof ? real proof ?

[former9thward]

42. Proof?

Proof of what? When you post do it so people can understand you.

[Junkdrawer]

8. Wrong. Look again....n/t

[former9thward]

9. BS

Where is the story? Where and when did it take place? If you are into faux outrage go ahead.

[Junkdrawer]

11. 20 yrs old, but very real...

http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/top-stories/199985/how-kkk-rally-image-found-new-life-20-years-after-it-was-published/

[Bonx]

14. Interesting story about the pic. Thanks !

[ret5hd]

16. Eagerly awaiting f9w's response!

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

24. To be fair...

I would have bet the farm on Photoshop myself. Really interesting story.

[former9thward]

37. I gave it. See post down thread.

Since you are "eagerly awaiting" it. Which is very weird.

[alphafemale]

61. I first saw it years ago on the back of a Southern Poverty Law publication.

Definately not a Shop. People crying Photoshop can be so damn tiresome with their superiority. Then can't let it go....ever.

[Sheldon Cooper]

33. So? Care to come back and dine on crow?

[former9thward]

35. I am not on this board 24/7.

I have a life. Unlike some..... If this picture has not been altered and I think it has been for the reasons I given, then it is very dishonest. The OP put it up there like it just happened. No story with it at all. Lies by omission are still lies. What is next? Are posters going to put up pictures of lynching victims and pretend it just happened?

[Sheldon Cooper]

36. Jesus christ read the thread.

That picture was taken 21 years ago, but there's always someone who has to immediately cry "photoshop!!!" every time they see something that makes them uncomfortable. Why is that, I wonder?

[former9thward]

38. Look at the shape of the kid's hat.

You do know, don't you, that 1) you can photoshop old pictures; and 2) picture altering has been going on for as long as photos have been taken. It is just that with photoshop anybody with a computer can do it.

[Sheldon Cooper]

41. You haven't read the story behind the photo, have you?

Because you clearly have no idea how ridiculous you sound. But please, do go on.

[former9thward]

43. Of course I read it.

It does not explain the alternations in the photo.

[Sheldon Cooper]

53. ...

[Junkdrawer]

60. Never give in...never surrender.

Given the direction of DU lately, I wouldn't be surprised if he could call in backup.

[olddots]

44. just some proof

talk all you want but offer proof ----lets see what you have for proof .

[Skittles]

63. LOL

you really doth protest too much

[LanternWaste]

34. Is that anything like, "If you are into faux denial go ahead...?"

"If you are into faux outrage go ahead..."

Is that anything like, "If you are into faux denial go ahead...?"

[yardwork]

13. This is a very old photo. It predates photoshop by decades.

[leveymg]

18. The digital watches look circa 1985.

Helmets are also of a dated design. Also, no body armor. I agree, that's an old photo, and probably real.

[Junkdrawer]

20. Sept. 5, 1992

see my post upthread

[leveymg]

21. That fits. Thnx for walking it back.

[Hoyt]

32. I don't think so. However, I'm surprised Klansmen would let their kids show signs of tolerance.

Would be interesting if they could follow up with the kid after 20 years to see if he/she broke free of parents' hatred.

[former9thward]

48. I am surprised the kid is away from the rally.

There are no other KKK members near her. Just a women who is not dressed up. You would think a KKKer would not want there kid anywhere near a black cop. Another reason I think the photo has been altered.

[marions ghost]

58. These little Klan parades in small towns

used to look like this--motley, thrown together, kinda pitiful, and not everybody in white robes. This mom spent all her time making the outfit for Jr probably and didn't bother for herself.

[TeeYiYi]

46. Not in the picture I'm looking at. It's definitely behind the kid's hat. ..nt

TYY

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

55. No it's not

You can see the small creases in the hat blocking the edge of the baton, in fact.

[Nunliebekinder]

5. You've got to be carefully taught...

[Brickbat]

15. Trooper, photographer meet 20 years later:

http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2013-01-22/trooper-famous-photo-just-wished-he-were-somewhere-else

Wonder what ever happened to Josh, the kid. Here's hoping he broke free of his legacy.

[Nye Bevan]

17. I bet nobody in that photo would have predicted that 20 years later a black dude would be President.

Things are certainly moving in the right direction.

[Hoyt]

26. Or that Zimmerman would get away with shooting an unarmed teenager.

[uponit7771]

19. The KKK is the nations first OFFICALY designated terrorist group. Why are they allowed to express...

..themselves at all!?!!

[Comrade Grumpy]

22. Uh, First Amendment?

[uponit7771]

23. which is trumped by being a terrorist group k?

[Nye Bevan]

27. So the Government should be able to silence any group it likes,

simply by designating them "a terrorist group"?

OK. I mean, what could possibly go wrong with this concept?

[uponit7771]

28. ...no, just silence terrorist groups...who you know, kill massive amounts of people but keep on...

...defending the likes of the KKK

[Junkdrawer]

25. 20 yrs ago BEFORE 1st Amendment rights were revoked...

Ah, memories....

[uponit7771]

29. Yeah, I want all people who kill massive amounts of Americans to have a constant voice in our

...political discord /sarcasm <- cause this is needed here

[Junkdrawer]

30. Different times. Back then, the ACLU supported the 1st Amendment so strongly...

that the KKK was allowed those rights.

[uponit7771]

31. Hmmm, haven't seen so much of em lately...I wouldn't doubt that they would still be allowed to march

...etc down the streets in the age of terrorist war

[sigmasix]

54. they all joined the teabagger faction

The KKK and it's cowardly members were the 1st membership list for the teabagger organization. If you want to know what the KKK is up to just check out your local teabagger organization's website or schedule.

[Nye Bevan]

56. Robert Byrd didn't (nt)

[TeeYiYi]

52. "Ah, memories..." +1 ..nt

TYY

[AtomicKitten]

50. Poignant pic. nt

[BainsBane]

57. You can see the kid hasn't yet figured out he's supposed to hate them

because of the color of their skin.

This picture captures so much about America. It's both chilling and thought provoking.

[hrmjustin]

59. This is an old photo. I have seen this photo years ago.

[Jamaal510]

62. Can anyone say "awkward"?

[burnodo]

64. Totally sad

I can only hope this kid will grow up to be a rabid anti-racist