David Lane was a white supremacist and founding member of The Order, a white nationalist group infamous for a series of murders in the 1980s, including the killing of Denver radio host Alan Berg. In 2008, two neo-Nazi skinheads accused of plotting to assassinate Barack Obama, claimed to have been inspired by The Order.Guardian Unlimited: Fourteen Words that Spell Racism (October 28, 2008)
The 14 Words
To white supremacists, the number 14 is a "sacred" word. It represents the so-called "14 Words" — a phrase coined by David Lane: "We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children." Lane's phrase, written while he was serving time in prison, is now used as a rally slogan for the white supremacy movement in America.Anti-Defamation League: 14 (words)