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To: Peter0901

Using the term "wetback" would get almost anyone dismissed. It is offensive and stupid to use.


5 posted on 11/10/2004 8:57:49 AM PST by smcmike
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The name originated from the illegals crossing the Rio Grande to slip in...thus wetbacks..one could call them unauthorized swimmers.
Illegal immigrants works for me.


9 posted on 11/10/2004 9:03:50 AM PST by MEG33 ( Congratulations President Bush!..Thank you God. Four More Years!)
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To: smcmike
Using the term "wetback" would get almost anyone dismissed. It is offensive and stupid to use.

Not such a bad term for a criminal, really, now is it?

33 posted on 11/10/2004 9:24:03 AM PST by unspun (unspun.info | Did U work your precinct, churchmembers, etc. for good votes?)
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To: smcmike

"Using the term "wetback" would get almost anyone dismissed. It is offensive and stupid to use."

Oh you mean like when the liberals use the term whitey and nazi and JJ and Al S. use the term hyme and they get endorsements from corporations. Hmmm seems like you have a one sided view of things. Or how about when the hispanic who was calling for his firing used the term retard???? Hmmmmm?
I dont hear anyone calling for them to get fired? Its ok for the libs to use racist hate terms I guess.


35 posted on 11/10/2004 9:25:26 AM PST by sasafras (sasafras (The road to hell is paved with good intentions))
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To: smcmike
It is offensive and stupid to use.

I'm offended that you used the word "stupid." That is a very offensive and stupid word to use.

Some day maybe we won't all jump at the chance to be "offended." For now, though being "offended" carries WAY too much power!

47 posted on 11/10/2004 9:41:02 AM PST by 69ConvertibleFirebird (Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.)
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To: smcmike
Using the term "wetback" would get almost anyone dismissed.

You are right, it should. In practice, using such offensive terms only gets conservatives dismissed. For liberals it is just considered cute. The problem is the double standard that is a weapon wielded by liberals against conservatives.

Case in Point: Lieutenant Governor Uses Racial Slur in Black History Speech (Bustamonte Used the N Word)

84 posted on 11/10/2004 10:54:56 PM PST by Plutarch
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