Undocument Immigrants a Hot Topic at Nordic Fest, an Annual White-Power Woodstock

A New York Times story today reveals the impact of the debate over immigration on thw white supremacist movement.  Here is an excerpt from the story:

Pugnacious anthems and racist diatribes have never been in short supply at Nordic Fest, an annual white-power Woodstock held over the Memorial Day break near the former mining town of Dawson Springs, Ky. And this past weekend was no exception. On the agenda were a Triumph of the Will–themed running event and a cross “lighting” sponsored by the Imperial Klans of America. But something new did arise at Nordic Fest this year: bellicose talk and plans of action against illegal immigrants. Among the scheduled guest speakers was Hal Turner, a New Jersey Internet radio talk-show host who recently instructed his audience to “clean your guns, have plenty of ammunition … and then do what has to be done” to undocumented workers.

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For the full story, click here.

It is true that not all of those who advocate increased border enforcement, immigration restrictions, English language requirements, etc. are racist.  It is true, however, that white surpemacists support many of these measures and feel encouraged from the tenor of the immigration debate to voice their true feelings.

KJ