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As the discussion progressed, it veered into uncomfortable territory when one participant remarked on the historical context of immigration compared to slavery, a connection that many found troubling. By juxtaposing voluntary immigration with the forced enslavement of Africans, the argument not only dilutes the gravity of historical injustices but also raises concerns about the rationality of comparing these vastly different experiences.
Critics of this sentiment emphasized that it undermines the perspectives of descendants of enslaved individuals, illustrating a disconnect within the left. The suggestion that America's foundation was built on an uncritical embrace of all forms of immigration, legal or otherwise, was met with skepticism and disdain.