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Warning from West Allis Police as white supremacy group plans rally

CREATED Aug. 25, 2011 - UPDATED: Aug. 26, 2011

WEST ALLIS - A white supremacy group is planning a protest in response to the State Fair mob attack, and police are issuing an unusual alert.

Maureen Metzer owns a dance studio a block away from West Allis City Hall. She heard about the rally scheduled for Labor Day weekend and isn't taking any chances. "I am concerned. We actually did decide that we will not be open that day."

It's advice she and other business owners in the area got from the Police Chief in a letter recommending people "lock their doors and close during the time of this activity." Maureen is grateful for the warning. "They told me they've never experienced anything like this before, and I guess better safe than sorry."

TODAY'S TMJ4 went to the police department, but nobody would talk on camera. A captain did say they delivered the letter as a precaution, and while a loss of business isn't what they want, safety trumps losing a few sales.

Several people in town aren't happy it's come to this.

For Robert Bower, "I just don't like it one bit."

According to James Wallace, "It's the skin heads, or it's the Crips or the Bloods. They exist and they're for real."

The rally is scheduled for September 3rd, at 2:00 p.m.

Police say they will have a heavy presence in the area, and some areas around City Hall will likely be blocked off.

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smartypants262 - Aug 25, 2011 9:34 PM

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Good job Harriet!!! We NEED to stick together and speak out against the hate that has been occurring in Milwaukee lately. We need to let our fellow brothers and sisters know that we are here for them and we will stick by their side!!!
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smartypants262 - Aug 25, 2011 9:38 PM

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It's sad that businesses are closing their doors...this rally will remain peaceful and it will be the counter protesters that will cause problems if there are any. Their businesses are in danger more from these flash mobs than anything else!!!
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smartypants262 - Aug 25, 2011 9:43 PM

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This rally isn't to preach hate....this rally is JUST like as if the NAACP came to town for the black community....we are coming together to speak up against the hate crimes that have occurred against our race based PURELY on the color of our skin!!!
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smartypants262 - Aug 25, 2011 9:49 PM

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We are here to speak up and let it be known that we will NOT tolerate this discrimination and we encourage ALL of the concerned citizens of Milwaukee to attend and show their support against these crimes against the color of our white skin.
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