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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPhoto: The police providing security at a KKK rally:
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Sad......
leftyladyfrommo
(18,864 posts)It's going to be one of those "you won't believe this really happened" kind of stories.
former9thward
(31,925 posts)Photo-shopped.
datasuspect
(26,591 posts)why does this picture make you so uncomfortable?
are you ashamed?
are you angry because it portrays the KKK in a negative light?
former9thward
(31,925 posts)Explains everything. Now you can explain the discrepancies in the photo.
datasuspect
(26,591 posts)what discrepancies are your referring to?
did you read the article?
a photographer in 1992 PHOTOGRAPHED an ACTUAL live event.
oy.
former9thward
(31,925 posts)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
(26,591 posts)i can't do this anymore, the stupid is unbearable.
fuck this place.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)Same kind of hate that takes plenty of time to teach their children to hate even more
Jackpine Radical
(45,274 posts)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
(31,925 posts)The baton on the cop on the left is hanging over the girl's hat even though he is several feet away.
bluedigger
(17,085 posts)You can see the child's reflection in the shield.
former9thward
(31,925 posts)Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)Why are YOU spreading BS?
olddots
(10,237 posts)proof ? real proof ?
former9thward
(31,925 posts)Proof of what? When you post do it so people can understand you.
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)former9thward
(31,925 posts)Where is the story? Where and when did it take place? If you are into faux outrage go ahead.
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)Bonx
(2,051 posts)ret5hd
(20,480 posts)Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)I would have bet the farm on Photoshop myself. Really interesting story.
former9thward
(31,925 posts)Since you are "eagerly awaiting" it. Which is very weird.
alphafemale
(18,497 posts)Definately not a Shop. People crying Photoshop can be so damn tiresome with their superiority. Then can't let it go....ever.
Sheldon Cooper
(3,724 posts)former9thward
(31,925 posts)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
(3,724 posts)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
(31,925 posts)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
(3,724 posts)Because you clearly have no idea how ridiculous you sound. But please, do go on.
former9thward
(31,925 posts)It does not explain the alternations in the photo.
Sheldon Cooper
(3,724 posts)Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)Given the direction of DU lately, I wouldn't be surprised if he could call in backup.
olddots
(10,237 posts)talk all you want but offer proof ----lets see what you have for proof .
Skittles
(153,104 posts)you really doth protest too much
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)"If you are into faux outrage go ahead..."
Is that anything like, "If you are into faux denial go ahead...?"
yardwork
(61,533 posts)leveymg
(36,418 posts)Helmets are also of a dated design. Also, no body armor. I agree, that's an old photo, and probably real.
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)see my post upthread
leveymg
(36,418 posts)Hoyt
(54,770 posts)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
(31,925 posts)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
(19,841 posts)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
(8,028 posts)TYY
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
(16,399 posts)You can see the small creases in the hat blocking the edge of the baton, in fact.
Nunliebekinder
(33 posts)Brickbat
(19,339 posts)Wonder what ever happened to Josh, the kid. Here's hoping he broke free of his legacy.
Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)Things are certainly moving in the right direction.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)uponit7771
(90,301 posts)..themselves at all!?!!
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)uponit7771
(90,301 posts)Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)simply by designating them "a terrorist group"?
OK. I mean, what could possibly go wrong with this concept?
uponit7771
(90,301 posts)...defending the likes of the KKK
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)Ah, memories....
uponit7771
(90,301 posts)...political discord /sarcasm <- cause this is needed here
Junkdrawer
(27,993 posts)that the KKK was allowed those rights.
uponit7771
(90,301 posts)...etc down the streets in the age of terrorist war
sigmasix
(794 posts)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
(25,406 posts)TeeYiYi
(8,028 posts)TYY
AtomicKitten
(46,585 posts)BainsBane
(53,010 posts)because of the color of their skin.
This picture captures so much about America. It's both chilling and thought provoking.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)Jamaal510
(10,893 posts)burnodo
(2,017 posts)I can only hope this kid will grow up to be a rabid anti-racist