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Originally Posted by Kevin
The words "illegal alien" convey....Terms like "unauthorized immigrant" or whatever convey....
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There are differing opinions on what is being conveyed and regarding whom it is being conveyed.
Be it as it may, all that matters as far as I am concerned is that people know there are contexts in which people may respond negatively to the use of "alien." Of course, people can still use the legal and Census term "alien" if need be. Just do not act shocked that there are people who believe that the legal and Census term is inappropriate and especially for everyday use.