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That was indeed the logic then. Keep in mind though that the internment was based on 'race' and 'ethnicity'. This action is based on citizenship and it's a job limitation not a forcible relocation into an open air prison.

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AlecSchueler 7 hours ago | parent [-]

I'm with you on the difference between labour limitations and imprisonment but

> Keep in mind though that the internment was based on 'race' and 'ethnicity'. This action is based on citizenship a

You say this like it's a meaningful distinction?

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clippyplz 7 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Surely it is? It would be a very different policy to say "anyone vaguely asian is banned from the lab, even if they're an American citizen"

	▲	daveguy 5 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Yes, we reserve additional scrutiny, roundup, and detention for people who are vaguely Latino.

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AdamN 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It's a massive distinction. I live in Germany and if the government said I couldn't have a job because of my race or ethnicity I think that would be majorly problematic. If they said I couldn't because I'm American I would think that restriction should be reserved for narrow circumstances (secure projects) but it's generally acceptable.

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hnthrowaway0315 7 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I think the same method might be used again in a future conflict with China, when the question of life and death becomes serious. Not saying that I LIKE it, but I think it is at least plausible, and with a non-insignificant (note the double negation) possibility.

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noworld 8 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Man, if there were only something more reasonable... something in-between letting them spy at will and concentration camps. Hmmm, maybe we will think of something eventually.

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hsuduebc2 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Ok, then let them spy continuously I guess and then carry the know how home. Even countries openly hostile to you.

I mean it is unfair for sure but it's not your given right. If for example Chinese are literally breaking their law when they refuse to spy what else can you do?