Editor’s Note: Daily Cal drops use of ‘illegal immigrant’

The Daily Cal ^ | October 2, 2012 | Stephanie Baer

[Berkeleystudent]

On Sunday, the Senior Editorial Board voted to no longer use the term “illegal immigrant” when reporting on immigration issues. Out of preference and habit, it has already been the practice of our reporters and editors to opt for the word “undocumented.”

We believe that the modifier “illegal” unnecessarily offends our readership while the word “undocumented” is a more effective and objective way to describe one’s immigration status.

[Berkeleystudent]

This liberal campus newspaper pretends to be neutral but disregards correct usage of the English language in its pursuit of political correctness.

Idiot liberals.

[BenLurkin]

“Barbarian invaders”

[Maceman]

I agree with this decision. “Illegal invaders” is much more accurate.

[relictele]

Even if it offensive (which it is not - it’s descriptive) - shouldn’t it be up the readers to make that determination rather than a unilateral decision by the editors?

[GeronL]

newspaper announces it will live in a world of its own imagination instead of reality

[Revolting cat!]

In favour of ‘wetbacks’?

[TigerClaws]

Media death watch. They wonder why.

[MestaMachine]

You have my deepest sympathy.

[Teacher317]

Controlling the terminology of the debate gives one side a HUGE edge. Guess which side is winning, as this trend continues.

[publius911]

We believe that the modifier “illegal” unnecessarily offends our readership while the word “undocumented” is a more effective and objective way to describe one’s immigration status.

If the objective is obfuscation, that is entirely true.

I have never had any level of misunderstanding of the word 'illegal.' It is a simple description. It is objectivity in its purest form.

Let the 'Rats play the word games.

[Little Ray]

Darn straight. ‘Bout time someone said it.
They’re not illegal aliens, they’re Invading Barbarians.

[MestaMachine]

“...one’s immigration status.”

Oh, that ‘twas only one...

[Gay State Conservative]

Surprising to hear that they’re switching to “wetback”.

[Iron Munro]

Unacceptable Apellation:

Illegal Alien

Acceptable Characterizations:

New Democrat Voter

Undocumented Resident

Unexpected Border Crosser

[publius911]

I've never felt offended necessarily or otherwise by the word 'illegal.' Nor have I ever met anyone who has been.

Maybe I just travel in the wrong circles.

I have just one question for these ignorant overgrown children : Would it "unnecessarily" offend to wear a tee shirt with the words "LEGAL IMMIGRANT" on it?

[Jack Hammer]

The Daily Cal strikes a blow for Orwellian Newspeak.

[Psycho_Bunny]

“Politically correct” is the politically correct phrase for “F%#^ing retarded”.

[GeronL]

http://asspos.blogspot.com/2012/10/newspaper-joins-imaginary-world.html

Newspaper Joins Imaginary World

A little satire to spread around campus.

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(Associated Posers) – BERKELEY, California – The “independent” daily student newspaper of the UC-Berkeley campus, the DAILY CALIFORNIAN has announced it will no longer use words it deems offensive to its readership, such as “illegal immigrant”, “Islamic or Arab terrorist”, “Republican” or “suspected murderer”.

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feel free to print it out and pass them out on campus. lol

[GeronL]

bump

[Tennessee Nana]

Good

I never have used that phony term..

Theyre not immigrants...

theyre ILLEGAL ALIENS