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Imagevision Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 04:37 PM
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They're not Refugee's - They're Americans dammit!!!
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marbuc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 04:41 PM
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1. They are refugees
Hardship knows no nationality.
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TomPainesBones Donating Member (260 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 04:43 PM
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2. How will you feel when the media uses this argument
to reframe them as HOMELESS?

Because it's coming.

And if you think that won't be worse for this whole situation than calling them refugees, then just watch.
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Totally Committed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 04:44 PM
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3. I agree!
This "refugee" tag has a negative connotation with many people who see "refugees" as people who come here from somewhere else and need assistance, especially with the rampant xenophobia of some on the other side right now.

These peopl eare American citizens, and as such, are deserving and GUARANTEED under the Constitution rights, and protection from their government.

Please, do not call them "refugees" anymore. It is a bogus title.

TC
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Richardo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-02-05 04:45 PM
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4. And, as the guy on Randi pointed out: Most are taxpayers
American taxpayers.
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