There is another complaint of the textile industryand of many other industries within the United Statesa complaint involving a friendly nation which we were the first to assist in its own new deal. . The same skill. in fact. one might call it the same artistry by which old Japan was able to produce its equisite textiles. the same capacity for infinite detail. which we call genius. that now threatens our textile and other industries. Some may grossly misjudge the ability of these people. Their achievements in the arts. literature. poetry. philosophy. and horticulture should convince nonindustrial skeptics of their abilities. Their desires are simple. The Asiatic can become ascetic over selfdenial. He can express pride over his lack of luxuries. He is. therefore. satisfied with low wages. where we are unhappy.
Identified stereotypes
Asiatics are able to produce exquisite textiles, have a capacity for infinite detail, are ascetic, express pride over their lack of luxuries, and are satisfied with low wages.