Not so, IMHO (Since I am old enough to remember, first hand, both case clearly.)
The Japs worshiped their emperor as a god and, as a result, could be expected to aid their homeland during the war (as some did prior to Dec 1941 in Hawaii). Internment was a reasonable and necessary strategy.
The millions and millions of migrant Mexican invaders over-running the U.S. remain citizens of Mexico in act and deed, waving flags, refusing to speak English, or follow our laws. They worship and exploit our money and welfare state and, as a result, export billions of dollars each year to their homeland. Internment (then deportation) is a reasonable and necessary strategy if this Nation is to have a chance to survive.
In both cases, survival of the Nation has always been the key issue.
“Not so, IMHO (Since I am old enough to remember, first hand, both case clearly.)”
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I am old enough to remember also and most Nisei were as loyal to this country as any other 2nd generation group.
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Good post, and I agree.
Michelle Malkin had a book titled 'A Case for Internment' that laid out the rationale for the interment of American citizens of Japanese descent in WWII.
Yes it sucked, but it is hard to comprehend how it could have been avoided. Japan destroyed much of our Pacific fleet; there were legitimate concerns about Japanese invasions of the West Coast (particularly as they rolled through much of the Pacific); and prior to WWII many of these American citizens had joined organizations that pledged allegiance to the Emperor.
As noted, many of these citizens proved their mettle and courage during WWII as they fought for our Country - while many of their relatives were interned - but the rationale for the internment was sound.
It was unfortunate, but get over it, and stop digging at scabs. I know it is the anti-American way to do so - but this attitude helps no one (except for the communists and American haters). It doesn't help the Nation, nor those who cultivate a victimization mentality.