That is correct. I know that Crystal City had an internee newsletter among the German-Americans held there -- I've seen copies of it, courtesy of one of the former internees I knew. They also had sports, a library, dances, and other things that took their mind off of their captivity to some extent. It is important to note that the intern…
That is correct. I know that Crystal City had an internee newsletter among the German-Americans held there -- I've seen copies of it, courtesy of one of the former internees I knew. They also had sports, a library, dances, and other things that took their mind off of their captivity to some extent. It is important to note that the internment camps were humane -- all of those I've spoken with who were there said that they were treated well, that the facilities were clean, and that a certain sense of normalcy prevailed. Still, they were captives, and usually not for just cause. Would it be so humane in another Trump administration? That obviously is unknowable now, but what I'm seeing and hearing leads me to believe that it would be a much harsher, more severe circumstance.
Hitler took over in ‘33. It wasn’t until 11 years later that he started mass murder of Jewish people. [handicapped persons were killed starting in ‘39]
I agree. What you write reminds me of a similar example of “institutional living” that is now much maligned but in at least one case was quite humane - actually better than humane. It was told by a man who was raised in a Jewish orphanage during the 1930s and 40s, and he recalled it as a warm and wonderful childhood. They had regular reunions throughout his life.
Somehow we have decided that institutional living is always a horror never to be improved upon. As if foster care is a shining example of success. Not really.
That is correct. I know that Crystal City had an internee newsletter among the German-Americans held there -- I've seen copies of it, courtesy of one of the former internees I knew. They also had sports, a library, dances, and other things that took their mind off of their captivity to some extent. It is important to note that the internment camps were humane -- all of those I've spoken with who were there said that they were treated well, that the facilities were clean, and that a certain sense of normalcy prevailed. Still, they were captives, and usually not for just cause. Would it be so humane in another Trump administration? That obviously is unknowable now, but what I'm seeing and hearing leads me to believe that it would be a much harsher, more severe circumstance.
Hitler took over in ‘33. It wasn’t until 11 years later that he started mass murder of Jewish people. [handicapped persons were killed starting in ‘39]
I agree. What you write reminds me of a similar example of “institutional living” that is now much maligned but in at least one case was quite humane - actually better than humane. It was told by a man who was raised in a Jewish orphanage during the 1930s and 40s, and he recalled it as a warm and wonderful childhood. They had regular reunions throughout his life.
Somehow we have decided that institutional living is always a horror never to be improved upon. As if foster care is a shining example of success. Not really.