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Here is the answer to your question, why is it important to you to use the word illegal? Articulating and understanding why that word is important to you will answer your question as to why some people refuse to use it to describe those immigrants.
Hmm.... "illegal" means not legal. If you enter a country illegally, you are illegal. If you sell drugs without a license you are an illegal drug dealer.
Why is the concept of "illegal" so difficult for you to understand?
Now, Mom, why are you so terrified to call them what they are? "Undocumented workers" is just a euphemism to try to pretty up their lawless actions. Don't be afraid to call them what they are --- illegal aliens.
To give you an example, do you call drug dealers "undocumented pharmacists"?
And she probably calls bank robbers "undocumented bank customers".
"Undocumented" is what the Dems use to describe criminals without using the word criminal or illegal.
Illegal implies the person has violated a criminal statute. Many people here without permission have just failed to return home on time. That isn't a violation of any criminal statutes. It is an administrative rule. Some people may have violated laws when entering the country, but they are entitled to a presumption of innocence unless convicted at a trial. The media usually refrains from prejuding a person's guilt or innocence.
You may call those here without permission "illegal" after a court of law has convicted them of a crime. Understand now?
Unlawful presence is what you are referring to re overstaying a visa, but improper entry is a CRIMINAL (violating federal law) act subject to fines and incarceration. Hope that helps clarify things.
Why is he so angry at me? Because my parents respected the laws of this country when we were in the process of immigrating? Is it because I have a disdain for those who break the laws, try to cut in front of others? Or is it that I, an immigrant, do not want to be associated with border jumpers?
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So, you have a problem with legal immigrants and prefer illegal aliens?
He's already inferred that he wouldn't mind open borders. Yeah, let's see how great it would be for the economy and our social safety nets when an additional 10 million unskilled workers flood this country in a matter of a couple of years
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I say to Chicagogeorge---thank you for coming here the right way!
This is a great country. I want to keep it that way!
The EU does not have open borders. Try checking your facts before you embarrass yourself again.
The EU specifically does have open borders. A resident of France can work in Germany or Italy with no visa requirements. What's more many EU countries have very open guest worker programs that allow a flood of immigrants from non EU countries.
Hmm.... "illegal" means not legal. If you enter a country illegally, you are illegal. If you sell drugs without a license you are an illegal drug dealer.
Why is the concept of "illegal" so difficult for you to understand?
So you are an illegal because you violate parking regulations at times?
That is a totally pathetic lie. Try again, this time with facts.
Yes, it is a lie. Most people here illegally came here without permission. Only 40% are visa over stayers.
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