Fellows, we've really got to be more careful with the words we use

[Dan In Indiana]

I assume that the term "wetbacks" [Mexican citizens] can no longer be used as they seem to be using the land routes in Arizona more frequently now. Then there is the "illegal aliens" terminology that denotes poor people that are looking to better their lives [and get all the freebies that we have to pay for] that just violate ours and international law by using clandestine means to enter our country, perhaps the term "individuals who seek economic upgrade" would be more in sync with the times. Then we have the "drug dealers" who perhaps would project a better image if they referred to themselves as "unlicensed pharmacists."


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[Fick_2141]

In the wake of recent events along the coast of Somalia, the Administraition wants to more accurately define the lawlessness in international waters with updated terminology.
From now on the US will not use the word "Pirate" or "Piracy", as it is more relevent to the 19th century than the 21rst. After all this is the adminstraition of "hope and change". The term "Piracy" will be replaced by the new term " Mitigating Maters of Maritime Mistomenors" or 4M for short.
The 4 M's more accurately decribe the justifyable grevences of the oppressed Somalies while clearly setting the tone of dissaproval from the US.
" We need to send the meassage that we feel their pain, and want to help, but if it looks like a downer for the President in the poles, we will take action that is the most politically expedient" said an Administraition insider who asked that she not be identified.