I don't doubt that after a few years' exposure to my Puritan and Pilgrim ancestors, the original residents of New England wished they had been more selective in admitting undocumented immigrants. The Abenaki and other cultural entities were here first. They let us in. We were here second. We let you in. Don't try to slam the door behind you; it's poor form and reflects poorly on your upbringing.
I don't doubt that after a few years' exposure to my Puritan and Pilgrim ancestors, the original residents of New England wished they had been more selective in admitting undocumented immigrants. The Abenaki and other cultural entities were here first. They let us in. We were here second. We let you in. Don't try to slam the door behind you; it's poor form and reflects poorly on your upbringing.