Is  "ILLEGAL ALIEN"  A Racial Slur??
467593
JD, the left-wing activist are working very hard to make it a racial slur. I don't know where you live, but here in Dallas, I listen to KLIF radio. Gregg Knapp had Domingo Garcia, who is activist in the boycott and is currently representing an illegal immigrant who was arrasted by the cops. You HAVE to listen to this podcast to see the flagrant attempt by Garcia to equate illegal alien to the N-word. It is incredible. I promise it is not spam or a virus: Dallas Lawyer Domingo Garcia \nhttp://www.amfmpodcast.com/podcast/klif/... \n\nSource(s):\n\nwww.klif.com
1122087
You are right ... people tend to confuse race with law for some weird reason ... the illegal immigration issue is not about race or nationality ... it's about protecting our borders!  People who come here illegally do so knowing they are breaking our laws ... why is it racist to be against that??  And it is also very true that the biggest loudmouths screaming racism are the illegal Latinos ... probably because they have no other argument ... won't wash with me either ...
330158
Name calling is the last resort of people with no argument .\nThere is nothing racist about wanting the enforce the immigration policies of a nation. In fact, using the term “racist,” or calling someone biased in one way or another [toward race] is undoubtedly the stupidest argument you can use, and not to mention a blatant show of your hand, which proves the fact that you have nothing left to argue with, and are using it as a last resort.
1046311
Everyone calls everyone 'racist' which is a 'racist' remark itself. That word should be abolished from this category, it is moot point. Being of any particular color or ethnicity is NOT the issue when speaking of the illegal immigrants who come into the USA undocumented. The issue is the fact they are ILLEGAL which is against our laws. It doesn't matter where they came from they are still illegal, even if they came from Europe or Africa. The fact that SO MANY of them come from across our border with Mexico is the reason we are concerned with those illegally entering THERE. There are more than Mexicans entering at that border, we know that, and we know they joined with the other Latina's in the protest on May 1st flying the MEXICAN flag. Those from other countries of Spanish descent didn't fly their flags but supported the Mexican flag. The speeches spoke of Mexico and Mexican people, so naturally all those coming across the Mexican border are going to be referred to as Mexicans, maybe it's wrong but they brought it on themselves by flying that flag. They are all guilty of protesting and demanding rights they don't have. Illegal immigrants don't HAVE rights in the USA including those from Germany and Africa, etc. It is not racist to want laws enforced. By accusing people of being racist it only fuels their anger and actually pushes them to hate the accusers even more. It "creates" a racist mentality where none had been.
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Edit:  the ***s are w-e-t-b-a-c-k \n\n\nI don't see anything racist about it at all.  \nSome people just happen to be pickier about things than others.  For instance, an asian friend of mine once said "chinky-eyed," referring to being stoned, and of course it made me laugh, but I've had no qualms about saying it in front of asian-americans since; in the same instance, I've had someone tell me that if I said that in front of....I dunno, maybe he said asian groups in L.A. or something....I'd get my a$$ shot off.\nI have a hispanic friend who used to live on the north side of town near a predominantly hispanic elementary school.  One day she said, "Aww, look, all the little beaners are getting out of school," and mentioning how cute they were.  Since I've grown up with many hispanic people, I don't really watch my mouth about saying things like "beaner" and "wetback," because it's just a way that "WE" describe different people of the same ethnic origin.  Again, in this same token, I had a neighbor with a strong chicano accent & hispanic upbringing say, "hell yeah, I'm a beaner!  I love my beans & rice!"  And also, you have Carlos Mencia, with his show on Comedy Central (and 'The Original Latin Kings of Comedy') who will willingly say "beaner" and "wetback" without consequence.\nHave you ever heard black people refer to their children as "niglets"?  So, then, why is it so wrong for ME to say the same thing?\n\nDon't get me wrong, I won't go around shooting my mouth off to people that I don't know.  But if someone is comfortable enough in front of me to use these words, why should I not feel just as comfortable saying them in return?  In the case of my mother's husband...I don't say 'beaner' or 'wetback' as often as I would with friends.  He's FROM Mexico, now a US citizen, blah blah blah.\n\nI think it's all in interpretation, as far as saying "that black guy," or "that white girl."  Obviously, SOMEONE would be totally taken aback and/or offended if you went around saying "that nig**" or "that cracker" over there.  But then again, if it had become commonplace in the last 50-100 years & were not seen as derogatory these days.....it wouldn't be quite so shocking, now, would it?  :-)
789851
What a pun! I know it's not your fault the show is called "The Amazing Race." Some people who have never seen the show may be confused here. lol. \n\nI watched the show but haven't seen this one. So I'm not sure how well they get along. If they were able to say it to the "sistas" faces then it is okay. \n\nIf they say it secretly and laugh that doesn't even necessarily mean it's racist.Maybe it just sounds funny..."sistas." They could be using it to be racist but I can't assume. \n\nAs a black person I honestly don't find anything wrong with other races using the term at all. It all depends on the context in which is was used.
910038
Yes, and I don't really understand why you're defending him. When people get angry or drunk their true colors come to the surface. Him using the "n" word wasn't even the big point, it was the context in which he used it. If saying the "n" word doesn't mean you're a racist then why is the "n" word a racial slur?
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960844
If you use it in a racial overtone....or threat.\nBut if you are using it as a statement in the mix of joking around...I see no harm..but the fine line is not using as a joke by using a specific race in the joke.\nIt really depends on the person....recieving the word....some people are so sensitive it's pitful.
425709
I don't like calling people from other planets(speculatively)Aliens. Heck we'd be aliens if we went to another planet. I think the term "off worlders" \nwould be better.\nGoodness I have just shown political correctness for a situation that hasn't happened yet.
851720
+ Illegal Aliens. The word Illegal implies that they have done an illegal act so perhaps they should learn English in jail before they are returned to where they are legal. Nice for us to help them out so much.
962229
It's not! As long as it is legal! \n Hey! Are you asking about the illegal alien criminals that violate America's immigration laws? Now there's a problem!
743079
that is so true!!! i hate it.What are we suppose to say? even if you say dark skin or something close the say its racist.I agree with yew!
687551
Wouldn't it be tragic and racist if you were not to be accorded the same pathway of citizenship under the Senate Bill? Now the use of illegal alien term will be rampant  in relation to illegal immigrants advocates omitting "illegal" when talking about illegal immigrants- in order for lawyers to justify their case to approve someone under the amnesty bill. Technically, you're not illegal so I don't know if you will considered at all under the Bill unless you break  the terms of your student visa and become  an illegal, in its truest sense.
735760
by saying they are "like another species" is saying they are not human. I would say that is racist or be careful how you ask your questions if that is not what you mean.
723880
There is, and no you are not the only one. I am not offended by racial slurs at all, I was raised to love everyone regardless of skin color. If people want to act ignorant around me, than so be it. \n\nJust roll it off, and try one by one to change the world :)
854177
Only to those who support illegal immigrants think it's a racist term. I think it's a load of BS - I don't care WHERE they're from - I expect anyone who makes the choice to move here to follow our laws. I haven't figured out why that makes me a racist.\n\nAs to your hypothetical question, there are a lot of people who would STILL call you a racist. Personally, if someone breaks into my house, I believe in shoot first, ask later - and I don't care if they're brown, pink, green.....