We have recently been treated to the spectacle of guilt of association and riding one on a rail in the case of Jean Muir. where a vindictive publication condemned a radio performer without benefit of hearing her side of the case. At least she had influence and prestige enough to compel some sort of inquiry. But imagine the plight of a naturalized citizen placed under the ban. He or she is usually a worker. a hewer of stone or drawer of water. with little or no money. no influence or prestige. What chance has he? "No chance against a vengeful government." to quote President Truman. "whipscourged by demagogs and socalled breastthumping patriots." In their haste to brew the poison of hate and hysteria the authors of the bill did not even put into it the usual separability clause which usually provides that even if a part of the bill is unconstitutional the balance may be deemed good.
Identified stereotypes
Naturalized citizens are portrayed as poor, powerless workers with no influence.