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The Chicago immigration debate alert shifts to orange as Republicans & Greens weigh in on whether the latest Halloween costume--the illegal alien--is offensive. Immigration activist Rosanna Pulido answers Hoy's concerns, one Green understands the humor.
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Check out today Hoy newspaper to learn what 5th Congressional District GOP candidate Rosanna Pulido has to say about criticism of the illegal alien costume:
Here's an exerpt of Pulido's reply to the Hoy interviewer:
1) I am offened that they are OFFENDED Free speech is one of the great things about America an that is what they came for RIGHT??
2) The Costume makers are just doing what ever they can to MAKE MONEY and feed their families!! I thought at any cost, break any law...Thats what the illegals were doing also??
Rosanna Pulido
www.rosannapulido2010.com
When I saw the costume I laughed, and I didn't think it was that offensive. Maybe I'm just cold-hearted? Did anyone else feel the same way?
Not offensive. It's just free speech. Some people are getting too soft.
I don't think the costume is offensive pre se. But it does highlight the flaws and offensive connotations of the term "illegal alien," though.
Here's the Illegal Alien Hoy newspaper interview story which includes an interview with my friend & 5th District GOP Congressional candidate--Rosanna Pulido:
http://www.vivelohoy.com/vvl2-disfrazoct19,0,6326876.story
You may find a Spanish to English translation program on the Internet if so needed.
Two major retailers dropped illegal alien costumes from their display shelves after immigration rights activists protested, so reports the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-091019costume-controversy,0,46406...
Trick or treat?
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