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"We were at war. They (Japanese-Americans) were an endangered species," Coble said. "For many of these Japanese-Americans, it wasn't safe for them to be on the street."

After the news of Batan ....The Death March...the rape of the nurses and missionaries... The Japanese Americans that were interned probably had their lives saved... To confiscate their property however, was evil imo

Rep. Coble isnt just blowing smoke here.

Although CA liberals like to harp their "progressive" state, CA was one of the most racist states around. For many decades Asian-Amer were discrimninated against....and even were being discriminated by the left in more modern times when the left did not include Asian-Amer in the Affirmative action and quota laws.

It wasnt just Asian-Amer either. LA had the big Zoot Suit riots in 1943 (or was it 1944) where many Mex-Amer and Asian-Amer businesses were burnt to the ground...as well as a number of people killed in the riots.

Although it was wrong to seize Japanese-Amer property....I wouldnt just rule out the safety factor.

Also...this issue will blow away quickly. Asian-Amer are not really adored by the left and its constituency.

Agree.