'Illegal Immigrant' gone

[New Mama]

The Associated Press and the majority of news rooms across the country will no longer refer to anyone as an illegal immigrant. It's so unsavory.

They will now be referred to as 'undocumented' or 'unauthorized'. Isn’t that wonderful? I hope that makes them feel better about being here.


abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/press-drops-illegal-immigrant-standards-book/story?id=18862824#.UVyG2ZNQGix

[Chicago Jake]

I always objected to the "immigrant" part of "illegal immigrant," not the illegal part. They are not truly immigrants, but they are certainly doing something illegal!

Oh well; the language has been bastardized in worse ways. "Health Care" for government-mandated insurance, "Social Security" for government mandated retirement program, and worst of all, "Civil Servant" for civil master.

[Merlot Joe]

They are just trying to make everyone feel good. Call them what they want they are still here,illegally.

We still call them wetbacks out here.

[Chicago Jake]

Around here, we call them "landscapers."