Contemporary American stupidity

Abstract

Without a doubt, the worst single violation of civil rights of American citizens and abuse of the Constitution was the detention of JapaneseAmericans during World War II.[3] After acknowledging the total absence of any provocation whatsoever, West Coast army commander General John DeWitt indulged in stupefying illogic when declaring, “The very fact that no sabotage has taken place is disturbing and confirming indication that such action will be taken”[4] a non-Pavlovian reaction to the absence of a stimulus.