Comments on: Immigrants: The Last Time America Sent Her Own Packing http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sun, 19 May 2013 11:23:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Records of the Great Depression | CSGA Blog http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-825331 Records of the Great Depression | CSGA Blog Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:40:30 +0000 #comment-825331 [...] Steve, Immigrants: The Last Time America Sent her Own Packing,  [...] [...] Steve, Immigrants: The Last Time America Sent her Own Packing,  [...]

]]> By: Deportees | American-Rattlesnake http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-782253 Deportees | American-Rattlesnake Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:30 +0000 #comment-782253 [...] illustration of this concept is the controversial repatriation of Mexican immigrants living here during the Great Depression. Although the compulsory deportation of recent Mexican immigrants-who up to that point had been [...] [...] illustration of this concept is the controversial repatriation of Mexican immigrants living here during the Great Depression. Although the compulsory deportation of recent Mexican immigrants-who up to that point had been [...]

]]> By: 5 Mass Deportations Before France and the Roma | Listicles http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-349407 5 Mass Deportations Before France and the Roma | Listicles Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:29:39 +0000 #comment-349407 [...] Read History.net’s feature on the Mexican Repatriation here. [...] [...] Read History.net's feature on the Mexican Repatriation here. [...]

]]> By: Garrett Johnson: Fairy Tales and History Rhymes « In The News « Obama America http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-319504 Garrett Johnson: Fairy Tales and History Rhymes « In The News « Obama America Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:27:30 +0000 #comment-319504 [...] Mexican Repatriation ran from 1929 to 1937. Around 500,000 people were either forced, or convinced to leave America for [...] [...] Mexican Repatriation ran from 1929 to 1937. Around 500,000 people were either forced, or convinced to leave America for [...]

]]> By: GrayRiv http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-317646 GrayRiv Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:26:25 +0000 #comment-317646 Only 40% of those forced out of the country were illegally present in the US by one estimate (only 20% by another estimate) and most or all could have applied for legal status had they known about or had access to legal counsel...That means we deported hundreds of thousands of US citizens. What is the statute of limitations on lawsuits for this and why on earth are Republicans and some Democrats still wedded to the fantasy of mass deportation or driving out the 10-12 million undocumented immigrants here today? Only 40% of those forced out of the country were illegally present in the US by one estimate (only 20% by another estimate) and most or all could have applied for legal status had they known about or had access to legal counsel…That means we deported hundreds of thousands of US citizens. What is the statute of limitations on lawsuits for this and why on earth are Republicans and some Democrats still wedded to the fantasy of mass deportation or driving out the 10-12 million undocumented immigrants here today?

]]> By: E http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-309997 E Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:37:28 +0000 #comment-309997 Indeed this was a good article and helps open our eyes to an immigration challenge that has lasted far longer than our short-sighted society prefers to understand. Having married a foreigner, I'm well aware of challenges, costs, and humiliation imposed upon those who wish to immigrate to our great nation legally. It was a despicable experience dealing with our immigration service. But in the end, she did this legally, and has been proudly a part of our nation. What I can not understand is why we EVER have been so willing to accept illegal immigrants so willingly. Sure, it's because we want cheap things so we look the other way so we get cheap labor, and it gets votes for certain politicians. Ultimately, this is demeaning to the immigrant, and our society. Can't we just look far enough down the road to see that illegal immigrants have no motivation to become an American with a broken immigration process, and they continue to be paid in wages and free social welfare? Why can't we agree that the solution is to make our immigration process smoother and more humane, and at the same time make sure those who have broken the federal law by immigrating illegally be removed to their point of origin and get in line legally just as my wife did? At least Arizona has taken on this approach and they should be lauded for it, not sued using our own tax dollars for something that hasn't happened (racial profiling). Their law clearly restricts the practice and should it happen, then let Arizona deal with it under the watchful eye of our DoJ. I find it distressing that instead of listening to the majority of States, our President is taking counsul and support from nations such as China and Venezuela--both of whom have unmatched records to this day in terms of crimes against humanity. The simple fact is the combination of our move to a socialist governance and illegal immigration will bankrupt our country both in dollars and what is left of the American culture that saw us through the Depression and two world wars. They are breaking the law! So are those who employ them! Why are we being selective in enforcing this law? Are we a people who truly believe we are above the jobs these immigrants hold?? Indeed this was a good article and helps open our eyes to an immigration challenge that has lasted far longer than our short-sighted society prefers to understand.

Having married a foreigner, I'm well aware of challenges, costs, and humiliation imposed upon those who wish to immigrate to our great nation legally. It was a despicable experience dealing with our immigration service. But in the end, she did this legally, and has been proudly a part of our nation.

What I can not understand is why we EVER have been so willing to accept illegal immigrants so willingly. Sure, it's because we want cheap things so we look the other way so we get cheap labor, and it gets votes for certain politicians. Ultimately, this is demeaning to the immigrant, and our society. Can't we just look far enough down the road to see that illegal immigrants have no motivation to become an American with a broken immigration process, and they continue to be paid in wages and free social welfare? Why can't we agree that the solution is to make our immigration process smoother and more humane, and at the same time make sure those who have broken the federal law by immigrating illegally be removed to their point of origin and get in line legally just as my wife did?

At least Arizona has taken on this approach and they should be lauded for it, not sued using our own tax dollars for something that hasn't happened (racial profiling). Their law clearly restricts the practice and should it happen, then let Arizona deal with it under the watchful eye of our DoJ. I find it distressing that instead of listening to the majority of States, our President is taking counsul and support from nations such as China and Venezuela–both of whom have unmatched records to this day in terms of crimes against humanity.

The simple fact is the combination of our move to a socialist governance and illegal immigration will bankrupt our country both in dollars and what is left of the American culture that saw us through the Depression and two world wars.

They are breaking the law! So are those who employ them! Why are we being selective in enforcing this law? Are we a people who truly believe we are above the jobs these immigrants hold??

]]> By: Michael Reynolds http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-288953 Michael Reynolds Sun, 30 May 2010 21:26:13 +0000 #comment-288953 Quoting another comment: "Racial prejudice is a reprehensible motive; however, this broad brush should not used to paint those who favor deportation of illegals." Popular defense, but if you support practices and laws (like the AZ one) that knowingly target people on appearance and will certainly result in racial profiling and lead to racist behavior you cannot use this reasoning to excuse yourself. Quoting another comment: "Racial prejudice is a reprehensible motive; however, this broad brush should not used to paint those who favor deportation of illegals."

Popular defense, but if you support practices and laws (like the AZ one) that knowingly target people on appearance and will certainly result in racial profiling and lead to racist behavior you cannot use this reasoning to excuse yourself.

]]> By: Deportation is nothing new - Illegal Immigration - City-Data Forum http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-274135 Deportation is nothing new - Illegal Immigration - City-Data Forum Tue, 11 May 2010 14:51:49 +0000 #comment-274135 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> By: Sheik Yerbouti http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-82446 Sheik Yerbouti Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:16:29 +0000 #comment-82446 While racism and ethnocentrism have no place in civilized society, it's important to make a distinction between fact and opinion. Racial prejudice is a reprehensible motive; however, this broad brush should not used to paint those who favor deportation of illegals. May we all learn from history. While racism and ethnocentrism have no place in civilized society, it's important to make a distinction between fact and opinion.

Racial prejudice is a reprehensible motive; however, this broad brush should not used to paint those who favor deportation of illegals.

May we all learn from history.

]]> By: B33~B33 http://www.historynet.com/immigrants-the-last-time-america-sent-her-own-packing.htm#comment-27154 B33~B33 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:50:03 +0000 #comment-27154 I really do like this story it told all about how it hurts to have to leave what you have behind. I really do like this story it told all about how it hurts to have to leave what you have behind.

]]>