Never have we had the time. the interest. and the ability available today to turn our efforts toward social justice. There is not one of us. I believe. who would not agree that if America had been this rich and able in 1898. we should have done more to help the immigrant groups. A sign advising that "Irish need not apply" was just as reprehensible in 1898 as the label "Whites only" Is today. It is regrettable that our resources were not directed at social ills a century ago. and it is praiseworthy that so many overcame these obstacles without the assistance of the Government.
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