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Show 11 And though our stay here in the United States may be due to circumstances beyond our control, in most cases, settling here in America permanently is the best thing for our Nisei children. Since the Nisei are citizens of the United States, they must be given a sound education, an education founded solely on the principles of this land, one that will enable them to function as loyal citizens. It is quite apparent, even to those Japanese who do not live in America, that it would not be right to force a "Japanesestyle" education on these Nisei. As I have stated earlier, if we persist in the conceit that the customs and traditions of Japan are better than those of America, and we do not try to have our Nisei children conform to the ways of the newly adopted family, the United States, it will only result in their being disowned and being deprived of their citizenship. (8/4/28) VIII Japan is a small, overpopulated country, hardly able to accommodate its yearly increasing population. The country is looking for an outlet for her population overflow, but apparently she is not meeting with much success. Considering this condition, we would do well co realize our good fortune in living in this country where our children, American citizens by virtue of vested rights, are to be envied, even by the oeople in Japan. Moreover, if we remain here in this country for the sake of our children, we would be doing a service to Japan in the long run. For one thing, we would not be preying on one another's resources, and for another, we would be doing what is necessary in terms of expanding the Japanese presence abroad. It goes without saying, then, that discussions on the issue of the Nisei should not be weighted with the opinions of the |
