Many Americans are irrational and hateful in their views of immigrants.
Such hate has been directed at every group of new immigrants
since the founding of America.
What is behind this hate and discrimination against newcomers?
WHO ARE THE ANTI-IMMIGRANTS?
Did you know that the core anti-immigrant network today was founded by racists and neo-Nazis? As we learned in the Civil Rights movement, some set impossible standards that demand that others be exactly like "us" - biologically, culturally, mentally. The anti-immigrants are actually a very small part of the American society, but they are very loud and seem to dominate the public debate. As we look at the anti-immigrants, should we be grateful that most of us are not like them?
Who is at the roots of the the contemporary anti-immigrant movement?
John Tanton
Tanton and Racism
The John Tanton Network
Anti-Immigration Groups Share
Extremist Roots
Into the Mainstream
Who benefits from anti-immigrant hate? What are the vested political and economic interests of those who stir anti-immigrant fear and hate?
The Party of Fear
Why Are So Many Americans Scared of Undocumented Immigrants?