| Jose Vargas |
Illegal alien Jose Vargas writes that the term “alien” is
alienating.
Of course it is. Words mean things, and they are designed to
distinguish (to separate) ideas from one another so that individuals can
discuss controversial ideas cogently.
More importantly, words mean things so that dignity and the rule
of law prevail. “When words lose their meaning, people lose their liberty”
could no better apply than to the unjust political correctness which has driven
California lawmakers and Governor Brown to remove “alien” from the state labor
code.
“Immigrant” is a prized word, which implies legality, which
also signifies “moving in” and joining a community. The essence of that term
speaks to respect for the rule of law, and the argument that individuals who
reside in the United States should be called “immigrants” despite their undocumented
status, is the true offense, because they deprive the word “immigrant” of its
true meaning.
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