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by Violet on October 21st, 2009
no, it is politically correct
by AntigoneRising on October 21st, 2009
Nothing is wrong with the term. It is often misused, though, in racial rants in place of words they can't say anymore. You aren't supposed to notice that, I guess, but I do.
by griffin on October 21st, 2009
not a thing unless of course it tagged to a legal immigrant
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 21st, 2009
Nothing! Call it what it is. +5
by L. Taylor on October 21st, 2009
I see nothing wrong with that term.
by Seanmt on October 21st, 2009
Not a god damn thing, it is what it is.
by Thriftymaid on November 6th, 2009
Nothing is wrong with it if applied to a person who is in a country illegally. That's a no-brainer.
by korento on November 6th, 2009
You are all badly mistaken.
EVERYONE HAS A LEGAL RIGHT TO ENTER A COUNTRY TO APPLY FOR ASYLUM. Illegal immigrants are ONLY those who have e.g. overstayed their visa, or crossed the border illegally without applying for official recognition.
ENTERING A COUNTRY IRREGULARLY IS NOT NECESSARILY ILLEGAL.
Asylum seekers are exercising their LEGAL right to enter the country!
by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on October 21st, 2009
Nothing at all. If I enter a sovereign nation under illegal means and assume a false identity, I am an illegal immigrant. Every country in the world where I attempted this would classify me as that. I would be subject to arrest, and deportation. In some, I could even be accused of spying and be incarcerated indefintely, even executed.
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on November 6th, 2009
Nothing at all, although the "politicallly correct" crowd would want us to think there is.
by 23Skidoo on November 6th, 2009
Nothing.
It's descriptive.
Former Gubernatorial Candidate, Meg Whitman terminates housekeeper, Nikki Diaz, an undocumented immigrant.
by Iroquois on December 30th, 2010
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Harry Reid: Our most talented and loyal Americans are illegal immigrants!
THIS is the face of the demorat party, right?
by Swami_Rick on December 19th, 2010
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If an illegal immigrant is arrested and immigration is called, is there anyway to get the immigrant legal or get a visa?
by lauren_roberts2001 on March 4th, 2011
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Institute for Taxation & Economic Policy study: "undocumented workers paid $11.2bil taxes 2010. What impact would removing that have?
by Wynper on April 26th, 2011
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San Francisco police intend to treat illegal immigrants arrested for petty crimes and eligible for release just like US citizens. Say what?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on May 31st, 2011
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Thanks Violet.
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on October 21st, 2009
you're welcome
by Violet on October 21st, 2009