Not In Our Town

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By Madelyn Jarrett

Story Published: Jan 29, 2009 at 10:30 PM MST

Story Updated: Jan 30, 2009 at 7:28 AM MST

BILLINGS - The group, "Not In Our Town," called an emergency meeting for Thursday night to inform the community of recent white supremacist activity in Billings.

NIOT Director, Eran Thompson, says members of the Creativity Movement are organizing in Billings, passing out fliers and vandalizing property. The little known supremacist group began in the 1970's and had its hey-day in the 1990's.

While Thompson says while only about 7 people are suspected of activity in Billings, it's still a major concern. That's why they asked the Montana Human Rights Network to educate residents about the group.

"Don't just dismiss it and say if we ignore it, it will go away. We've seen communities try that in the past and it doesn't work. It is better to come to grips with it and really organize against it," says Travis McAdam with the Network.

McAdam says those involved are probably young teens. Another worry is that the group may be recruiting in middle schools and high schools. Some online sources list the Creativity Movement's headquarters as Illinois.

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John B said on Monday, Feb 2 at 2:21 PM

If you really want to remove racists and dope dealers - you must draft and enact emergancy legislation with consequences so severe that people will not engage in that activity.

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