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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A small Alabama newspaper is advocating for the resurgence of America’s most feared white supremacist terrorist organization, the Ku Klux Klan.

An editorial published last week by The Democrat-Reporter of Linden, Alabama, begins with the line: “Time for the Ku Klux Klan to night ride again.”

The editorial says Democrats and “Democrats in the Republican Party” are plotting to raise taxes in Alabama, so the Klan should raid the “gated communities” where they live.

The editor and publisher of the paper, Goodloe Sutton, tells the Montgomery Advertiserthat he wrote the Feb. 14 opinion piece and stands by it.

During an interview, Sutton suggested lynchings as a way to clean up Washington. Sutton also questioned whether the KKK is violent, saying it “didn’t kill but a few people.”

Gov. Kay Ivey statement on Citizen-Democrat editorial calling for KKK night rides to resume: “There is no place for that kind of rhetoric in today’s society. Alabama has thankfully moved beyond that dark chapter in our past … (continues) — Brian Lawson (@BrianLawson15) February 19, 2019

Gov. Ivey: "Comments like this do not reflect the views of our good people even though an isolated comment, such as this, is a reminder that there is still more work to be done.” — Brian Lawson (@BrianLawson15) February 19, 2019

AL GOP Chairman Terry Lathan on KKK editorial: "This editorial is repulsive. Anyone that has written or published such horrific diatribes, opinions or stories should be relieved of their duties … (continues) — Brian Lawson (@BrianLawson15) February 19, 2019

Terry Lathan: "Shame on the individuals that believe this hateful and ignorant rhetoric is acceptable." @whnt — Brian Lawson (@BrianLawson15) February 19, 2019

Racist language, whether spoken or written, is never acceptable! https://t.co/XRnZTqqNvD — John Merrill (@JohnHMerrill) February 20, 2019

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