Victor Davis Hanson explains what’s in Mexico’s constitution that would have Progressives describing it as “racist” had it been in the U.S. Constitution.
He describes how America is singled out for being “far right” while other countries enforce much stricter immigration laws.Based on Victor Davis Hanson’s arguments regarding immigration and citizenship, he suggests that strict, civic-nationalist, and ethnocentric elements within Mexico’s laws would be labeled “racist” or “xenophobic” by American Progressives if applied in the U.S.
These include strict immigration enforcement, prioritizing national identity over multiculturalism, and prioritizing Mexican citizens’ rights. www.realclearpublicaffairs.com
Key elements Hanson points to include:
- Strict Border Enforcement and Treatment of Immigrants: Hanson notes that Mexico enforces strict, often restrictive laws on its southern border and toward illegal immigrants in Mexico, which aligns with his argument that border control is not racist, but rather a standard function of sovereignty that American elites fail to uphold.
- Emphasis on Citizenship and Assimilation: Hanson argues that the Mexican model often embraces a single national identity, contrasting this with the “tribalism” and “multiculturalism” that he argues progressive elites encourage in the United States.
- Cultural Nationalism: He points out that countries like Mexico prioritize their own national ethos (civic faith), which he argues would be condemned as white supremacy or “racial separateness” if a similar nationalist pride were pushed by Americans.
Hanson argues that progressive critics often ignore these aspects in Mexico while attacking American border enforcement as racist, arguing that Mexican immigration policy is aimed at protecting their own citizenry and national interest, not promoting multiculturalism.
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