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Julia Figueras's avatar

Like Stephen Miller, my great-grandparents also came to America during the Russian Purge of the Jews. How I came to where I am and he arrived at the polar opposite of everything I believe in is one of life's true mysteries. I can only assume there's a great deal of self-loathing involved. Thanks for an excellent essay.

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Thanks for sharing that. One of the reasons I argue so loudly in favor of immigration is that I love the underlying stories. My family was actually a very early arrival, way back on the first ships from England on my mom’s side. My history and demographics say I should be a Trumpster! Yuk, I shudder at even the thought of it. But I love the immigration story. To me, it is very clear that all immigrants are foundationally important, and vital to the nation. Thanks again.

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