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How did Merced react to the influx of Hmong refugees? What did Director John Cullen mean when he said "I think Merced's reaction to the Hmong is a matter of water swamping the boat, not a matter of racism."? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
In 1994, Merced County voted 70% in favor of banning public services to illegal immigrants. Fadiman states that logically even legal immigrants are likely to be welcomed with open arms. But John Cullen, however, doesn't believe this discrimination is racist. He argues that other nationalities moved to Merced slowly over a long period of time, but the Hmong came all at once in a big rush. Merced County was already having...
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