text: I agree we should not "forget which party used the Klan as its militant wing to keep blacks from participating in elections (Democrats)."
  
  Nor should we forget that our founding fathers, in spite of all their wisdom were slave owners. We should never forget the wrongs that were done, and we need to be certain we don't make the same mistakes again.
  
  Our country has evolved since the days of slavery just as the Democratic Party has evolved and so has the Republican Party. Recent changes in the base of the GOP are very concerning to most Americans.
  
  Political correctness to many Trump fans means not being able to be openly racist without repercussions. They want to take our country to a place its already been; when America wasn't so great.
  
  You're certainly right about one thing MT907, we shouldn't forget.