> When those guys came, the process was smooth and welcoming. Not anymore. In 1930s immigration was capped immigration to 150k. All immigration from Asian coun

> When those guys came, the process was smooth and welcoming. Not anymore. In 1930s immigration was capped immigration to 150k. All immigration from Asian countries was barred (with few exceptions). Oh and US deported 400k Mexicans, as well. I think we'd want to pick a different time period to show the friendliness of US immigration. Otherwise we are proving the opposite argument that even with an unwelcoming and xenophobic policy the best and brightest were still able to immigrate.