It seems that in the United States, there is always some group to hate. Some folks hate blacks. Some people hate the Jewish community. Some people hate women. It seems as if we are always trying to get in touch with our inner racist.
Education is the key.
The most productive work of the SPLC is educating young people in a national tolerance education program. President Clinton's Initiative on Race has singled out this program as a great tool to teach elementary school children how to get along with each other. If Americans are going to learn tolerance, there is going to have to be a change of attitude and a change of heart. People can become educated about each other's culture. We can open our eyes to the fact that none of us is exactly like any other person.