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5. When I reply to white wingers on local websites, I usually say something like "Good people missing a paper or two."

Tue Sep 9, 2025, 12:38 PM

Sep 9

Ticks them off.

Then, point out it's usually a misdemeanor. By then they are showing their true hatred for brown people missing a paper or two.

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Duh!!!! Sharing in case anyone else was as dense as I was. [View all] LAS14 Sep 9 OP

Absolutely. No human is, by nature, "illegal." ananda Sep 9 #4

Thank you for how you explained this Bluesaph Sep 9 #6

even that isn't a criminal matter on the first offense InstantGratification Sep 9 #12

There is also the Native American viewpoint Jilly_in_VA Sep 9 #8

When a foreign person is working and not reporting mdbl Sep 9 #11

learning and being willing to change is a good thing. EdmondDantes_ Sep 9 #14

I agree, except for one small quibble. ShazzieB Sep 9 #15

Here is the US Citizenship and immigration Services glossary LeftInTX Sep 9 #17