Should we have civility and respect in the immigration debate by using the term "undocumented", not illegal?
Answer:
should we? yes. will we? not likely.
No.
Why should I show "respect" for those who do not respect the laws of this nation?
Where is the civility in the actions of illegal aliens? NON EXISTENT!
you should have the civility and respect to be honest and call an illegal alien an illegal alien because that IS what they are.
Would you call the burglar that breaks into your home and tries to steal your belongings "an uninvited houseguest"?
LOL
Of course you wouldn't!
That would have been a good idea back in the day when we regarded people innocent until pr oven guilty (6 years ago).
Now that Bush has suspended Habeus Corpus, illegal seems more correct.
"Illegal" is a legitimate immigration term and I don´t see anything offense about it. If I overstayed my visa in a foreign country and they called me "illegal" I wouldn´t have any objection to it since I´d be the one who is guilty of wrongdoing in the first place.
The push for political correctness is driving me nuts. Instead of saying that they´re here illegally, are we going to have to start saying they´re here "undocumentedly"? Gimme a break.
Nope, lets call it what it is. Illegal! This is what is wrong with this country. Too much ***** footing around, afraid someones feelings might get hurt.
NO, when we are talking about criminals we use the word 'illegal' properly.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Why should we show respect to the people who have disrespected us and our country by breaking our laws and numerous other acts, suchas, flying their flag above ours or flying our flag upsided down.
I see NO reason why I should have to respect them. They are ILLEGAL!
That whole idea is such a bunch of bull.
They are in our country ILLEGALLY.
They have broken the LAW.
They are ILLEGAL aliens.
I don't even like to use illegal immigrants, because immigrant implies they're here to stay, and I think any criminal in this country that is not a citizen should be deported to their country of origin.
Calling them undocumented, is like calling a rapist a body encroacher, or a murderer an unlicensed executioner.
EDIT: Mr. White - 'uninvited houseguest' ROFL I love it!
No because it is illegal. Undocumented does not mean illegal therefore it is the wrong word to use in this instance.
If it takes documents, and one doesn't have them, then one is illegal. Call it like it is.
Giving ILLEGALS a P.C. mask doesn't change the fact they are ILLEGALS!
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no-call it what it is-don't sugarcoat it.
How about we just call them what they are? And that is "national invaders". They aren't here to help the country through economical, social, or governmental means. They strictly are here to reap the financial, health, and educational benifits. If they were really here to immigrate to the country, they would do it legally. I have a little more sympathy for Cubans, since their government doesn't really allow them to come to the US legally.
there is nothing wrong with the term "Illegal" in fact, that is exactly what they are. About undocumented thay have ssc's, driver's license, all of them fake of course.
I am a legal immigrant and I will like people to call me legal and not documented immigrant ( documented for what purpose).
Why should we use the PC term? They are ILLEGAL so that's what they should be called. Are you wanting to use the PC term so they won't feel bad that they are breaking the law?
Actually, I prefer the term ILLEGAL ALIEN CRIMINALS, because that's exactly what they are. They are criminals. BTW, it isn't even "illegal immigrant" since immigrants are here legally!
WHAT PART OF ILLEGAL IS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND!!!
No. If a thief breaks a law, should we not call him a thief? If someone is a member of a gang, should we not refer to him as a gangster? A lawbreaker by definition is a criminal. Why does an illegal alien (the government's term) who is a lawbreaker deserve any special treatment whatsoever? Illegal is illegal is illegal is illegal and we should not respect people who break the law and then demand special treatment for lawbreakers. I don't believe we should have any empathy, sympathy, or even legal regard for these lawbreaking criminals.
On the street, it's a different story.
Illegal aliens protesting have visciously attacked senior citizens Americans, knocking them to the ground and kicking them.
Illegal aliens protesting have thrown coke bottles at Americans during protests.
Illegal aliens have threatened violence against city council members.
Illegal aliens are terrorizing once safe neighborhood.
Illegal aliens and their supporters cry racism if the subject if even brought up.
Illegal aliens while protesting have vandalized cars and property.
Illegal aliens while protesting have burned American flags.
Illegal aliens while protesting have hung the American flag upside down and raised the American flag over it.
Is this what you call civility?
Here's the facts:
Mexico is taking over the United States from the inside out. By their sheer numbers and because their women are producing around 4 babies minum, they will effectively have gained what used to be the United States for Mexico. This will happen during your life time unless a miracle occurs.
This means you, as an American will have had your homeland stolen out from under you. You will then be a refugee.
Keep in mind, these illegals are ethno-centric meaning they care only about advancing their race. Also keep in mind that politicians, professors and the media teach them that YOU are an evil person that stole their land. So once you're outnumbered or almost outnumbered, what do you think will happen to you?
If you're wondering what all the fuss is about then let me clue you in:
1) You've bought into all the warm,fuzzy pro-illegal media stories. These stories make you feel good, make you feel compassionate. This is what propaganda is!
CEO's and politicians also work to shape your beliefs on this issue by telling you the country will collapse if these illegals aren't here. But the fact is, these people are playing on your sense of fear of loss. They're implying that if we don't have these illegals here --you could lose your job. So it's more propaganda. Then the illegals, all the while knowing they're stealing your homeland from you -- try to shame you, into thinking your racist because you'd like to have some place as a homeland.
2) Or, you just don't live near enough the problem. Yet!
I'm telling you, the illegal alien situation is spiralizing out of control. It's like a lethal storm system rampaging across the US. In time it will reach you. Where these illegals show up in numbers, you will find violent street gangs, violent neighbors who keep you awake all night and will trash out your property and party on your property at all hours of the night. These people are appearing in so many numbers that if you are not bilingual, depending upon your job, you could lose it. Etc., etc.
Unless a miracle occus this situation will morph into all out bloody warfare on the streets. The illegals see us as naive, and cowardly and believe they can take us.
You will have lost all political representation, economic ability and legal protections. You will be surrounded by a sea of people who don't like you.
Absolutely not. That is what the media does to try and avoid offending the illegals. Do not try and sugarcoat a sour issue. They are illegal. We don't need any of this politically correct b.s.
Lol! Undocumented my foot! How about multi-illegally documented for starters? And where is their civility and respect? Why do they and pro-illegals not care about being civil to patriotic citizens? Why should we treat them like naughty children that don't know any better when they do? Perhaps we'll stop calling them illegal when they go home and return legally. And perhaps we'll be more civil when they stop calling us all racist for not wanting to be invaded by people of any color.
No. This "PC" crap will be the ruin of all of us. Call them what they are and don't soften the truth.
They are <criminal> illegal aliens. calling then anything less is criminal??? Just my thought.
No. Sorry if the correct term "offends" them. Sometimes the truth hurts.....deal with it.
Don't even talk to me about civility and respect when there has not been one iota of either shown to the American Citizens and this country. Scream in my face? DEMAND things that aren't even theirs to demand. Talk of taking over and white hate? Flying a foreign flag? And they have the guts to even say anything about correct terms they don't like?
Hey....the fact they're here shows me they have no civility and respect for our country and our laws so pardon me if I don't really care to snuggle up to a porcupine and play nice. Re-writing the dictionary now are we? Is there anything about this country and it's people that they do like, besides freebies and money?
Yeah I think undocumented sounds better too but legal people can also be undocumented. Lots of United Statesians work under the table.
I dont see anything wrong with using undocumented or illegal. In fact , for example hispanic broadcasts use the term illegal too.
As for calling them criminal i think thats stupid
dont we all do an illegal act. passing red lights, jaywalk etc. does it make us that criminals no.
No! Hell No! An alien who is in the country illegally is an illegal alien. Most of the illegals have documents, but the documents are fake. I consider these peopl;e to be invaders who should be deported when they are discovered. These illegals receive tens of billions of dollars a year in medicaid, welfare, food stamps, earned income tax credits, and more. Any politician who votes for the Kennedy/McCain amnesty bill is committing treason and should be expelled from the Senate!
I'm afraid it is too late for that. When you use the term undocumented, you are referring to the former political identity that they used to enjoy. They were seen as innocent, hard-working poor people who only wanted to become Americans one day. Respect and civility was deserved at that point. They outed themselves and lost the innocent image with the marches and protests, demanding "rights" and flying their flags while abusing ours, the more radical groups vowing to re-conquer land. They became threatening and showed that they did not want to become Americans, they wanted to take over and change America to suit them. At that point their political identity changed. Therefore, the political term for them must reflect that identity.
Sorry, but we cannot go back to those rosy lenses days. "Unodocumented" has expired and we are not going to get it back in the near future.
Another lib wanting to sugarcoat the truth. Why don't you want to label them what they are? The reason they are undocumented is because they are illegal. Being here illegally makes them criminals, not "honest, hardworking, individuals", as the left-wing supporters of criminals puts it.
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