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To: JeanS
From what I've read about the subject, the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII had more to do with FDR wanting to seize their assets than anything else.

I also recall that this was opposed by J. Edgar Hoover, of all people.

108 posted on 02/05/2003 7:42:15 PM PST by Mulder (Guns and chicks rule)
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To: Mulder
Please read #65 for the overlooked by history but true context of the decision.
110 posted on 02/05/2003 9:27:23 PM PST by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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