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  • yes, people need to know about them.
  • yes, people need to know what really goes on with these hate groups.
  • Why not? It's part of history.
  • Like it or disike it, KKKs part of History, Same as Adolph Hitler. If they only showed documentaries that don't offend anyone, We wouldnt be watching the history channel at all.
  • Yes, it is a good thing to let people know what the organisation is about. Let the youth of today know what kind of history the Klan has.
  • Yes. Why Hitler and not the KKK?
  • It's something thats out there and has been for a long time. Unless it was glorifying the KKK then it shouldn't be hidden away!
  • of course, it's a big part of history
  • Why not? It's still history no matter how bad some history is/was.
  • What gives you the idea they haven't? About a month ago I watched a very detailed one that was several parts/hours long and covered the entire history of that loving Christian organization from beginning to date
  • I think so, yeah. A documentary doesn't necessarily mean that they approve of it or agree with it. If people don't want to watch it, they don't have to.
  • We should NEVER censor history. So, with that in mind, an organization that calls itself the "History Channel" should not censor history either. I believe a "channel" about history should provide its viewers with a complete account of events in the past from several different perspectives. So, your answer is yes. The History Channel should have shown that documentary.
  • Absolutely yes. The History channel is not a biased network. Watching a documentary there is like viewing an encyclopedia entry in full motion. It is important to ensure that dark times in our history are not forgotten so that we can learn to avoid repeating the same mistakes again in our future. It is also important for people to know to what extent prejudice and hate can pollute our society even today. When we look at our darker sides and see them for what they are we are more apt to take stock of our own shortcomings and attempt to rectify them.
  • Yeah, why not? I mean, the KKK is part of history after all, and many people would likely be interesting in hearing about it.
  • Absolutely, this way we can gain an understanding whether we agree or not.
  • I haven't seen this documentary, so I can't speak to how "fair" or "unbiased" the coverage is. I can say that the History Channel typically does pretty well in that regard. Or, if there "is" bias .. shows two opposing views. As for any documentary re: the KKK? Absolutely! While I'm not a supporter of a hate group, I am a firm supporter of making sure we all KNOW. Look how many times in history bad things happened and people then and now ask "how could that happen?" If we don't take the time to learn under what circumstances these kinds of ideas and leaders can not only exist but thrive ... we risk them growing again and again and again. We learn nothing. I've actually heard people ask "what concentration camps?" And of course, we could go to any time in history and find our examples. Horrible acts. Heroic acts. So we need to get as much on the table in front of us as possible - good AND bad - learn - then put energy into our present based on what we've learned. Nothing good happens if we bury information.
  • Yes. It's analogous to a doctor and a patient learning that the patient has cowardly, bigoted, murderous disease. ;) Did the documentary mention Morris Dees and his heroic efforts against the KKK?
  • Yes, I think we should study or learn about everything. We have all seen documentaries on the Holocaust, Civil Rights, Darfur, and other historical events. These are meant to teach us not to make the same mistakes.
  • Shouldn't you know more about the bad things in history than the good? I don't see a problem with it at all.
  • I think they should.How does that saying go?"Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it".
  • Yes, for many reasons. We have to know where we came from to know where we are and where we are going as a society. Some have said that those who do not understand history are doomed to repeat it. That is a part of history that I do not want repeated. Today, the clan is out there, but weak and ostricized. I'd like to keep it that way, because any group that hates on the basis of an arbitrary thing such as race is dangerous, whether you are talking about the clan, skinheads, black panthers, or any other racist group. I've seen a history channel documentary on the clan (not sure if it is the same one in question) and it was well made and told an unbiased story of the dealings and doings of the group.

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