Since it was practically impossible to distinguish between wives and prostitutes, perhaps the only manageable way to solve the problem in those days was to prevent Asian women from emigrating at all.
History is being rewritten. It is important that the truth and the motivation behind laws be shared. Thank you for all the research and for shining a light on the truth.
Thanks for that RL! That paragraph about letting go of inherited grievance and building a future for our kids—that’s the heart of it. You’re right to call out the imbalance: responsibility’s a two-way street. The refusal to acknowledge that truth has made real reconciliation harder, not easier.
This isn’t about blaming whole groups. It’s about calling out the grievance peddlers—the ones who’ve built careers on keeping old wounds open. They thrive on division, not resolution, and it’s time more people said so out loud.
History is being rewritten. It is important that the truth and the motivation behind laws be shared. Thank you for all the research and for shining a light on the truth.
Thanks, RL. I wish I could take credit, but the real credit goes to others. Here’s a trademark-style version for you—free of charge.
Grievance Peddler™ (n.)
/ˈɡrē-vəns ˌpe-dᵊl-ər/
1. A professional purveyor of historical injury, often compensated in currency, influence, or moral leverage.
2. One who traffics in unresolved grievance to preserve relevance, resist accountability, or maintain ideological power.
Usage: “The roundtable was stacked with grievance peddlers™, all echoing the same tired script.”
Steal away. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.
Thanks for that RL! That paragraph about letting go of inherited grievance and building a future for our kids—that’s the heart of it. You’re right to call out the imbalance: responsibility’s a two-way street. The refusal to acknowledge that truth has made real reconciliation harder, not easier.
This isn’t about blaming whole groups. It’s about calling out the grievance peddlers—the ones who’ve built careers on keeping old wounds open. They thrive on division, not resolution, and it’s time more people said so out loud.
Thanks, Neil. Great and accurate term, "grievance peddlers!" You'd better trademark that one before I steal it.
Thanks, RL. I wish I could take credit, but the real credit goes to others. Here’s a trademark-style version for you—free of charge.
Grievance Peddler™ (n.)
/ˈɡrē-vəns ˌpe-dᵊl-ər/
1. A professional purveyor of historical injury, often compensated in currency, influence, or moral leverage.
2. One who traffics in unresolved grievance to preserve relevance, resist accountability, or maintain ideological power.
Usage: “The roundtable was stacked with grievance peddlers™, all echoing the same tired script.”
Steal away. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.
Thanks, Neil. I'm surprised I haven't seen that term. It's my new favorite. : )