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What the Hate Groups Say About Themselves

In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Martin Luther King Jr.

In order for evil to flourish, all that is required is for good men to do nothing.

Edmund Burke

Matthew Hale and the organization formerly known as "The "World Church of the Creator" plans to hold a rally in Lewiston on January 11, 2003. The "National Alliance" has also been leafleting and recruiting in the Lewiston/Auburn area.This page offers information to members of the Bates College community who wish to find out more about these groups and who may wish to respond to this group's presence in our community.

 What the organization formerly known as the "WCOTC" says about itself

Hale and his associates recently lost a trademark lawsuit over the right to use the name "World Church of the Creator. Hale, in fact, has been order to appear before a judge in Chicago on January 8, 2003 to explain why he should not be held in contempt for failing to obey the judge's order in this lawsuit. In deference to the Court's decision, we are refering to Hale's group as "the organization formerly known as the "WCOTC" age.

• Official Home Page of the organization formerly known as the "WCOTC"
• Excerpts from Matthew Hale's Jerry Springer appearance (from Salon)
• Scott Gillette's Interview with Matthew Hale
• Bill Bickel's Interview with Matt Hale
• Excerpts from Matthew Hale's Speech in Pontiac, Illinois in January 2001

 What the National Alliance says about itself

• Official Home Page of the National Alliance