Number Of Radical Anti-Government Groups ‘Reached An All-Time High’ In 2012, Report Finds: pThe Souther Poverty Law Center released a new report on Tuesday finding that “the number of conspiracy-minded antigovernment ‘Patriot’ groups reached an all-time high of 1,360 in 2012″ and that the number of hate groups has remained at “near record levels” of more than 1,000. The group is calling on the Departments of Justice and [...]/p
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Toney Atkins writes: Thanks to those of you who have noticed that this and my other blog, in addition to my web site, www.toneyatkins.com/ , brought this and other Southern Povery Law Center reports about right-wing extremists/hate groups to readers' attention even before some TV cable news channels started paying attention to them. No, I am not presumptuous enough to believe any of them saw my blog postings. Like any other newsman, however, I sometimes feel good to think that I have "scooped" someone with my coverage -- even the reports I did not write myself. This hate group/militia issue is one which all citizens should take very seriously, because their actions possibly can lead to terrible consequences for everyone.
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