This PC Sensitivity Crap is Getting WAY Out of Hand

Silock · 04-13-2007, 04:04 PM

Lawmaker Under Fire For 'Illegal Alien' E-Mail
Man Apologizes; Some Colleagues Not Satisfied

A state lawmaker is coming under fire for sending what he thought was a funny e-mail message to his colleagues.

Some people do not find it very amusing and want him to make a public apology.

Rep. Don Brown, R-DeFuniak Springs, sent a message from his state e-mail account that said, "Don't forget to pay your taxes - 12 million illegal aliens are depending on you!"

Brown said the message was intended to be humorous and to remind people about the upcoming tax deadline.

He apologized and said as far as he's concerned, he's done with the issue.

But members of the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus are taking exception to Brown's e-mail, calling it inappropriate and saying such e-mails have no place in the Florida House.

"That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals and I think there has to be something a little bit more public and a little bit more contrite in his apology," an unidentified member of the caucus said.

Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.

http://www.local6.com/news/11856683/detail.html
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WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO CALL THEM!? Citizen-ly-challenged???

StcChief · 04-13-2007, 04:07 PM

Illegal is Illegal what else are they suppose to be called?

MichaelH · 04-13-2007, 04:08 PM

Yes, yes it is. But I can't say aynthing or I'll get fired.

FAX · 04-13-2007, 04:09 PM

So, we can add "illegal" and "alien" to the list of forbidden words?

That's going to make it tough on Roswell investigators.

FAX

**Donger** · 04-13-2007, 04:10 PM

They should be called whatever doesn't insult them. They are here because they simply want a better life; it doesn't matter if they broke the law in doing so.

Silock · 04-13-2007, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

So, we can add "illegal" and "alien" to the list of forbidden words?

That's going to make it tough on Roswell investigators.

FAX

Little green men are just undocumented immigrants, IMO. We need to build a giant wall in outer space to keep them out. And sharks. With frikkin' laser beams. Yeah.

Simplex3 · 04-13-2007, 04:11 PM

WTF? Are the members of the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus trying to say there are no illegal aliens? The email said nothing of any nationality or race of illegal aliens. Just "illegal aliens".

Sounds like maybe the INS needs to pay a visit to the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus.

Fish · 04-13-2007, 04:16 PM

Nappy headed thread...

Pitt Gorilla · 04-13-2007, 04:18 PM

I wonder if people would have been upset by: Don't forget to pay your taxes: Haliburton needs new window dressings!

(Of course, neither one bothers me)

vailpass · 04-13-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

They should be called whatever doesn't insult them. They are here because they simply want a better life; it doesn't matter if they broke the law in doing so.

Illegal Alien is a term they chose when they decided to sneak in through the back door instead of striding bravely through the front.

**Donger** · 04-13-2007, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vailpass

Illegal Alien is a term they chose when they decided to sneak in through the back door instead of striding bravely through the front.

I know, but it's still very hurtful. How would you like to be called an "alien?"

ChiefFan31 · 04-13-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

"That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals and I think there has to be something a little bit more public and a little bit more contrite in his apology," an unidentified member of the caucus said.

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WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO CALL THEM!? Citizen-ly-challenged???

Unfriggin real.

Hey the civil rights of ILLEGAL Aliens have been violated. For shame, we are such horrible American Citizens to make a joke about this.

I think the term Felon would apply nicely.

vailpass · 04-13-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

I know, but it's still very hurtful. How would you like to be called an "alien?"

Wouldn't bother me a bit if it was true. If I didn't like it I would get to work on changing it. Anyone who doesn't care enough to do what it takes to obtain legal status is not worthy of being in my country. Anyone who does care to take those steps I welcome with open arms.

kstater · 04-13-2007, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

I know, but it's still very hurtful. How would you like to be called an "alien?"

So would you rather them be called "illegal residents of this great country?"

Or "persons who emigrated from another country into the USA illegally?"

Silock · 04-13-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donger

I know, but it's still very hurtful. How would you like to be called an "alien?"

If I fit the definition of the word, not a bit.

**** your devil's advocate.

04-13-2007, 04:04 PM
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	This PC Sensitivity Crap is Getting WAY Out of Hand Lawmaker Under Fire For 'Illegal Alien' E-Mail Man Apologizes; Some Colleagues Not Satisfied A state lawmaker is coming under fire for sending what he thought was a funny e-mail message to his colleagues. Some people do not find it very amusing and want him to make a public apology. Rep. Don Brown, R-DeFuniak Springs, sent a message from his state e-mail account that said, "Don't forget to pay your taxes - 12 million illegal aliens are depending on you!" Brown said the message was intended to be humorous and to remind people about the upcoming tax deadline. He apologized and said as far as he's concerned, he's done with the issue. But members of the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus are taking exception to Brown's e-mail, calling it inappropriate and saying such e-mails have no place in the Florida House. "That term, illegal alien, is extremely insulting to many individuals and I think there has to be something a little bit more public and a little bit more contrite in his apology," an unidentified member of the caucus said. Watch Local 6 News for more on this story. http://www.local6.com/news/11856683/detail.html _________________________________________________________________ WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO CALL THEM!? Citizen-ly-challenged???
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Simplex3 MVP Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $10004900	WTF? Are the members of the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus trying to say there are no illegal aliens? The email said nothing of any nationality or race of illegal aliens. Just "illegal aliens". Sounds like maybe the INS needs to pay a visit to the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus.
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