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Bombings i spent a lot of time with members of a texas militia and the group all but dispersed after that incident happened for fear of retaliation and some other issues like they didn't want to pay taxes but michigan is a hot spot. why texas and michigan especially with what we're seeing in the news? >> well, obviously michigan is in the news and we're forced to ask why are the militias so popular there? and while experts point out that the militia growth has been a national phenomenon, i think there are three good reasons for why we're seeing militias have taken such a strong hold in the sta...

Unemployment rate in the country. that's why we sent david lee miller there to get the story. folks who need work are searching for signs of hope. >> reporter: the unemployment rate for the area around charlotte is 12.8%, even higher than the state average. more than 60,000 people have lost their jobs in this community. some of them are in this room right now. this is a refrigeration repair class at the community college. many of these people taking courses hoping they will learn the skills that will allow them to get a job in the future. i would like you to meet someone i talked to earlier. d...