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Is it fair to call illegal immigrants illegal aliens? in Immigration
It's the most straightforward way to address them. The only controversy is in the connotation; the word "alien" is sometimes seen as a negative label - alien as in unfamiliar, disturbing, etc. However, it simply means someone coming from a foreign nation, especially non-naturalized citizens. I don't think this takes away from the humanity of those immigrants, it's just what they are. They also came here illegally so it's not wrong to label them as illegal.
To be fair, some people DO use the word "alien" with a negative connotation, which I disagree with. But ultimately it's just semantics.
Yes and we need to build a wall around the magic solar gravituh system to keep aliens out.
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To be fair, some people DO use the word "alien" with a negative connotation, which I disagree with. But ultimately it's just semantics.
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That said, there is somewhat of a potential negative connotation, but I don't think most people think of it that way.
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@SilverishGoldNova , please don't post non-explanatory arguments and inappropriate arguments.
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