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In light of the events of Sept. 11, I am reminded that it was only two months ago that my grandma was recalling her memories of Pearl Harbor to me, and she showed me a newspaper she saved from that day. Beneath flashy headlines and astounding photos was a smaller article, one announcing the imminent internment of Japanese-American immigrants. Our treatment of this race was an action we justified at the time but has since become a source of shame.
In our haste to determine blame, let us refrain from prejudice and speculation and approach the question of retaliation with the gravity and rationality it requires.
Let us hope that 60 years from now we will be able to speak to our grandchildren about our country’s response with pride.
