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Originally Posted by UGAalum94
I suspect hate group numbers are related to population size as well. Even if you just look at southern states that seems to be the case. ETA: except maybe for South Carolina.
But I wasn't finding a whole lot of merit in the look-these-practically-lily-white-states-don't-have-racial-violence or hate groups argument that seemed to be being made.
ETA: adding the hate group link again so I can find it easily: http://www.splcenter.org/intel/map/hate.jsp
The Dakotas are practically hate group free. It must be because they are so progressive and tolerant. |
Ignoring that population is likely the reason for California's high numbers, especially given the breakdown in the southeast, while relying on the "lily white" argument seems like you're cherry picking, that's all I'm saying.