"The UC Berkeley student government has banned the term “illegal immigrant” from its discourse, deeming the phrase racist, offensive, unfair and derogatory.
In an unanimous vote, student senators passed a resolution that stated the word “illegal” is “racially charged,” “dehumanizes” people, and contributes to “punitive and discriminatory actions aimed primarily at immigrants and communities of color.” "
Apparently it's racial in their minds, as liberals are some of the most racist people around, constantly evaluating people based on skin color, and not on the content of their character. They are obsessed with it. Its the standard by which they judge people (for a most recent example go here).
"Illegal immigrant" is a very appropriate term to use people who immigrate to the US illegally. If liberal youngsters presume it targets a race, then they are the ones showing racism. Illegal immigration comes from all kinds of countries and none of it is lawful nor beneficial for our country (and yes, you bet this stance of Berkeley kids doesn't go down well with foreigner who come to the US legally!).
Besides, that, it's a free country and free speech is a constitutional right. Since when are liberal students allowed to determine what words are allowed to be used? By what standard? What happened to tolerance? Free speech goes both ways, right?
Not if you're a liberal. It's their way or silence. Talk about intolerance by those who claim to have the biggest hearts in America!
Illegal immigration hurts our country on a number of levels, from over-crowding in the government schools, to shutting down Emergency Rooms, to getting food stamps, to getting accepted and getting tuition for colleges instead of Americans....because of their race. Forget being LEGAL and a CITIZEN. Living in S. California, I've witnessed the illegal immigration problem.
They should realize that when Americans who are against illegal immigration do not use the race card in their argument; rather it is grounded in the legality of the issue. It's the liberal gang that always plays the race card, as if in their elitist radical view, they are the conscience of America and the protectors of "lesser" people (minorities). In other words, liberals see minorities as a lesser group of people, who without their knowledge and help, would never make it on their own. Now, that's racism and dehumanizing!
Perhaps a history lesson of immigration to the US would educated these kids who seem to lack some education themselves. They might learn something valuable and factual.
Should there be a penalty for illegally entering and living in the US?
Yes.
Should they be rewarded with free education, health care, and many other benefits?
No.
It's such a simple issue. Yet these kids and grown ups who think like children, can't get out of their emotional, rebellious mindset to think rationally, constitutionally, and maturely. It's not virtuous at all.
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