Federal detention centre for UACs in Nogales, Arizona
Today, CNN published an op-ed by Sally Kohn wherein she compared the
use of the term 'illegal,' as in an immigrant, who illegally enters the
country or illegally overstays a visa, which is exactly how such an
individual is described in Federal law, to the 'N-word' and the 'F-word'
(no, not that f-word). Via WeaselZippers.us:
During the civil rights era, Alabama Gov. George Wallace was asked by a supporter why he was fixated on the politics of race. Wallace replied, “You know, I tried to talk about good roads and good schools and all these things that have been part of my career, and nobody listened. And then I began talking about n*ggers, and they stomped the floor.”In the 1980s, during the rise of the gay rights movement, North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms accused a political opponent for supporting “f*ggots, perverts [and] sexual deviates of this nation.”Today, opponents of immigration reform attack undocumented immigrants as “illegal immigrants.” Even worse, like anti-immigration extremists, some prominent elected officials use the term “illegals.” Maine Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican, said, “I urge all Mainers to tell your city councilors and selectmen to stop handing out your money to illegals.”Not the same thing? Of course it is.Once upon a time, the n-word and f-word were utterly acceptable terminology in undermining not only the basic rights but basic humanity of black people and gay people. That those terms seem radically inappropriate and out of step with mainstream culture now is only because social movements and legal and political changes have shifted the landscape. But make no mistake about it, words matter, not only in reflecting certain dehumanizing attitudes toward historically marginalized groups but in actively perpetuating and rationalizing that dehumanization.
No,
Sally, what's offencive is pretending that breaking the law, bringing in
diseases, and placing an enormous burden on already massively indebted
governments - from the Federal level down to the smallest village -
while ennobling the 'poor, oppressed' person, who enters the country
illegally, and attempting to shame and smear all of those concerned
about a really serious issue. Further, I, personally, and many people
just like me, who came to these shores legally, played by the rules, and
spent lots of money, time, and effort to become citizens, are appalled.
You and your fellow 'Open Borders, Open Arms' champions are, basically,
calling us 'suckers.' We find THAT offencive.
Ms
Kohn, back in the 1990s and through Gordon Brown's disastrous run-in
with Gillian Duffy, a life-long Labour voter and pensioner, the Left -
and, in fairness, many of the Tory muffins - called anyone, who raised
any sort of objection, concern, or question about the enormous influx of
immigrants from Eastern Europe, 'bigots', 'racists' (Who knew that
Bulgarian and Romanian were races?). Nowadays, with the absolutely
staggering burden on public services (You know that so-called 'free'
healthcare provided by the NHS? Well, its probably going to start
charging some patients in addition to expanding its already long list of
treatments and drugs that are simply unavailable - and, quite often,
are labelled 'elective' even though they are routine in the US) and the
fraying of the cultural fabric that holds society together, even the
staunchest, most radical Labourites and cheap-labour-loving, multiculturalist Tories (here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here) no longer deny that there isn't a
serious problem and people are quite right to be concerned.
The
population of the UK is around 61 million, but because of the EU, it is
going to beginning opening the doors (even wider) next year to the poor
Bulgarians and Romanians (**does anyone have a hankie that I can
borrow?**). Forget about the cost and cultural issues for Britain. Think
about what that means to their own countries. What kind of future will
they have if 21 million (projected) of their 'best and brightest' depart
for other shores???
I understand that you live in
Brooklyn. When you and your family retire for the night, do lock your
door or leave it unlocked and wide open? Don't you, wisely and
appropriately, have a right to decide who is permitted into your home?
Don't you take appropriate steps to protect your child from possible
dangers? Why is it perfectly acceptable for you to be secure in your
home, but unacceptable for us to demand that the nation's security and
sovereignty be protected and respected?
Further, I
completely understand what your heart is saying, but your head needs to
do some math and comprehend the reality of the situation. Yes, we'd all
love to have every man, woman, and child on the planet happy, healthy,
wealthy, and wise, but only Utopians believe that is remotely possible.
Encouraging unaccompanied children to make the arduous trek to America
under the 'supervision' of coyotes and drug dealers is not only
irresponsible, but is also incredibly inhumane. According to several
sources, around one-third of the females (and, I am a sure a number of
the males) are RAPED on the way. Is that what you want for any young woman or girl?
Obama has said that
these kids are the 'best and the brightest' and 'America's future.' If
so, why does he hate the countries of Guatemala, Honduras, and El
Salvador sooooo much? Is he a mean-mean-meanie Colonialist and
imperialist or something? I mean, if these kids are going to change the
world, why would you want to deprive their home countries cesspools of their brilliance?
In
the past, I have heard you, as well as many others on the Left,
basically, tell pro-lifers that, if they aren't going to adopt unwanted
children, then they should 'Just STFU, already!'
Fine. Reciprocity is fair play.
How
about you and your friends, starting with Nancy Pelosi, who is worth
around $26 million and said that she 'wish[ed] that she could take these
children home with her' after visiting an UAC shelter in Texas, start
adopting and footing the entire bill for these kids, who, I am
constantly being told, are 'American's future'? Instead of Sheila
Jackson-Lee handing out lollipops, how about she takes several kids into
her home? C'mon, Sally, you and your partner can set the example for
everyone by, graciously and personally, taking complete responsibility
for a few of these children.
Otherwise, 'JUST STFU, ALREADY!' and send them home...to their parents.
Poll: Majority Of Americans Want Illegals Sent Back, Central American Countries To “Compensate” U.S. Taxpayers…
Number Of Illegals 'En Route' To Our Southern Border Is Nearly Twice The Size Of The Allied Forces That Invaded France On D-Day
The Left always talks about Australia’s great policies…
Australia turns boat full of asylum seekers back towards country they fled…
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