‘Words matter’: Castro pushes for
government to remove words ‘illegal aliens’
BizPac Review,
by
Zachary Leeman
Original Article
Posted By: Imright,
7/17/2019 7:11:18 PM
Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) wants the word “alien” and the term “illegal alien” taken out of the government’s legal code. The congressman is arguing that the words work to “demonetize and dehumanize the migrant community.” “Words matter. It’s vital that we respect the dignity of immigrants fleeing violence and prosecution in our language. The words ‘alien’ and ‘illegal alien’ work to demonize and dehumanize the migrant community. They should have no place in our government’s description of human beings,” Castro said in a public statement this week.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
planetgeo 7/17/2019 7:19:28 PM (No. 126728)
On the contrary, we should continue to welcome and honor "legal immigrants" (who follow our laws and the rules of coming to our country) and at the same time distinguish them from those who are indeed "illegal aliens" because they openly break our laws by bypassing our rules for coming here. I see NO need to change the language that clearly makes that necessary distinction. And I see NO need for apologizing for taking and supporting that position. And lastly NO amount of false accusations of racism will move me to change my mind.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
valinva 7/17/2019 7:19:29 PM (No. 126730)
He wants it changed to Undocumented Democrat.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
F15 Gork 7/17/2019 7:29:19 PM (No. 126738)
I find the words Joaquin Castro offensive. Remove them!
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
nwcudagal 7/17/2019 7:45:58 PM (No. 126751)
I wish my Idaho representative would put forth a bill to remove "illegal alien" and "alien" and replace it with "invader". These are human beings, but they are invading our country and using our resources to which they are not entitled to as they are not citizens. I pay my taxes, but I wish in all of this craziness I could just refuse to pay my taxes. You know where I would end up. They face no consequences for their lawless behavior it seems. There needs to be consequences to discourage this invasion. I'm a senior citizen who has a terminal illness and has worked for over 46 years. My husband was laid off of his job in May, and since he was turning 65, thought he could retire in July. But the "Medicare" every one champions doesn't pay jack, and we couldn't afford all the supplemental policies and co-pays. So he got another job at 65 so we could beef up our savings. He's a truck driver who goes to work at 10:00 p.m., comes home at 10:00 a.m., and goes to bed at 2:00 p.m. We don't have much of a life in our golden years. We have been very frugal and have money in the bank and don't owe any debt, but our modest retirement could be dwarfed by the medical costs. I'm angry when the socialists cry "Medicare For All". It's not Medicare; it's Medicaid. And I feel the invaders are getting the health care I should be entitled to. Sorry for my rant.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
snakeoil 7/17/2019 7:59:37 PM (No. 126759)
What is Hispanic for Wet Back? Whoops, I forgot. Senor Castro is a Hispanic who doesn't speak Spanish. So now we are dealing with hurtful words? Euphemisms are confusing and misleading. Stick with simple language.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
saguni 7/17/2019 8:28:11 PM (No. 126779)
I find the words Joaquin Castro offensive, but to his point, I could agree to eliminate “illegal alien”, but only if it is replaced with the more accurate term...criminal alien invader!
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
Rama41 7/17/2019 8:33:55 PM (No. 126786)
I think he wants it replaced with "registered Democrat".
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
Peeps 7/17/2019 9:08:52 PM (No. 126805)
#4 posted exactly what I was going to say: "invaders"!
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
DVC 7/17/2019 9:35:47 PM (No. 126826)
No, we need to use the corrrect, and precise legal terminology used in the laws dealing with ILLEGAL ALIENS for them every single time we talk about them.
Illegal aliens
Illegal aliens
Illegal aliens
ILLEGAL aliens.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
rytwng 7/17/2019 10:24:54 PM (No. 126841)
How about "illegal roofers"
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
cor-vet 7/17/2019 10:35:27 PM (No. 126850)
Would he rather 'Welfare sucking leeches?'
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Illinois Mom 7/17/2019 10:59:11 PM (No. 126863)
How about Criminal Foreign Nationals?
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
MickTurn 7/17/2019 11:00:04 PM (No. 126864)
I'm sure he also wants 'Commie Mommy' deleted as well...
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
BGray2 7/17/2019 11:43:28 PM (No. 126885)
I suggest we start using the term "Criminal Migrants". It is slightly more accurate. If they crossed the border illegally, they are by default, criminals.
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Reply 15 - Posted by:
Paglia guy 7/17/2019 11:44:19 PM (No. 126886)
You're right, words matter. Henceforth, you will be Jackass Castro.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
bighambone 7/18/2019 1:07:13 AM (No. 126920)
The leftist and liberal Democrats just can’t call a spade a spade as evidenced by this effort by Castro, and further by the Democrats calling illegal aliens “Dreamers” in their quest to remake America.
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Send the man a dictionary. I am sick to death of the democrats trying to change the meaning of words and control our vocabulary. It is Orwell's Ministry of Truth and the Ministry of Love where love is hate and the truth are lies. Illegal: Contrary to the law. What don't you understand about that? I thought you guys were brilliant.
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If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. I prefer to think of Ross Perot's "Giant sucking sound"
I don't think my taxes should pay for them or anti-Americans in Congress.
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Reply 19 - Posted by:
Trigger2 7/18/2019 3:26:20 AM (No. 126971)
#4: Medicare doesn't pay jack because over $800B was removed from that program to pay for CommieCare that you can't afford either. That Medicare book shrinks every single year since CommieCare was passed. Vote for a demonrat and you'll get more reductions in benefits.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
anniebc 7/18/2019 6:46:46 AM (No. 127032)
What's up with dems and electing critters with dictator names? And, they're all traitor wannabe dictators.
Castro
Osama (obama, same thing)
Hussein
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
kono 7/18/2019 1:36:27 PM (No. 127477)
Yes, words matter. And "illegal aliens" ARE the right words, Mister Castro. Put down the pen now, and back away from the legal code slowly.
Obfuscatin' S.O.B.
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