Posted on 10/26/2015 7:38:05 AM PDT by massmike
Rep. Joaquín Castro (D-Texas) has introduced the Correcting Hurtful and Alienating Names in Government Expression Act. The bill would remove the term "illegal alien" and replace it with "undocumented foreign national” and keep executive branch agencies from using “alien” or "illegal alien" in signage and literature.
"Words matter, particularly in the context of an issue as contentious as immigration," Castro said.
"Discontinuing our use of the term 'alien' will help lessen the prejudice and vitriol that for too long have poisoned our nation's discussions around immigration reform," he added.
(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...
Stop allowing the left to cleanse our language and change the meaning of words!
First, redefine or eliminate specific words. Next, prohibit any verbal or written expression of what the words had originally conveyed. Finally, make the very thought a crime.
there goes freedom of speech along with freedom of thought...
Insulting the guys in jars at Area 51?
Joaquin Castro (D-Mexico)
DANG!
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