Why Japanese Internment Is Wrong

The last large factor was that they could not distinguish loyalty. Though yes, many Japanese and Japanese-Americans were loyal, a simple interrogation could not prove that. Words did not say very much and anyone could easily lie and no one could prove it wrong or right without the proper evidence. Naturally then they simply sent them all inland and kept them in a secure and confined space where they could be supervised as tension due to the war was high. How could they 100% trust an unknown alien’s promises of loyalty just because they said they were? In the article, Japanese Internment: Why It Was a Good Idea--And the Lessons It Offers Today it says that, “The Japanese government established ‘an extensive espionage network within the United States’ believed to include hundreds of agents.” Japan had hundreds of people working for them living in America. They were correct to assume and vigorously question, as there were indeed Japanese people working for the emperor who claimed to be loyal American citizens. Whoever was caught would be killed but they had no idea how many more spies were out there, of course the government would be hysterical. They had barely any way to tell the difference between a lie and the truth. Another article …show more content…
Horrible things had happened and people seemed to split into two groups which were either for the common good or the civil liberties of the people interned. They both thought that their side was more important and both sides have good reasons why they think that way. However, the common good is what mattered more. Some people may not agree with this, but let’s look on the other side of things. Let's look at the full story and its details before making the choice. Let's not judge the government for its choice as at the time they had a reason to do what they did. As, what do you think would happen, and how would history and today be like if the internment never