March 11th, 2008 by Steve Farrell

ARTICLE SYNOPSIS:

SPLC’s “Stop the Hate” campaign translates into Stop the Debate, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) regarding illegal immigration.

Follow this link to the original source: “Hate Crimes Linked to Immigration Debate“

COMMENTARY by Bill Hahn:

The Southern Poverty Law Center has just released its annual “Year in Hate” report noting that, in their opinion, the number of hate groups is now 888, up 44 since 2006.

One of the organizations newly added to the list was the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). In an interview with the Associated Press, FAIR President Dan Stein “vehemently rejected the ‘hate group’ label, and questioned the law center’s motives. FAIR said the center was using smear tactics to boost donations and stifle legitimate debate on immigration.”

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