In the peculiar world of modern politics, it seems that language has become the fiercest battleground instead of the issues that genuinely need our attention. Recently, Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson threw a bit of a tantrum when a reporter dared to use the term “illegal alien.” Apparently, calling a spade a spade is no longer fashionable if it ruffles the feathers of those determined to ignore the roots of the word. What ensued was a lecture on why we should adopt more euphemistic terminologies like “undocumented human beings,” as if changing the vocabulary would somehow transform the situation itself.
While the mayor was busy playing semantics, chaos was reportedly unfolding in his beloved city. As if on cue, agitators were confronting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and border patrol agents, pushing the rule of law to the edge. Officers, doing their sworn duty, had to resort to tear gas to protect lives and maintain order. Yet, amidst this upheaval, the focus was oddly fixated on a quarrel over mere words. What does this fixation on language do for the safety and security of everyday citizens? Absolutely nothing.
The scene became even more farcical when, like clockwork, certain members of Congress leapt to Mayor Johnson’s defense, eager to stoke the flames of outrage over perceived linguistic slights. They argue that simply being present in the United States without documentation isn’t a criminal act. One would have to question when exactly the rule of law became optional in their book. Meanwhile, officials pointed out the very real dangers on the ground, reminiscent of a sniper attack targeting ICE agents, which astonishingly received less attention than the mayor’s linguistic preferences.
Not lost on the public is the curious irony that these officials worry more about the feelings of those breaking our immigration laws than protecting the brave men and women charged with enforcing them. This lopsided focus on language over substance is a familiar strategy. The left often resorts to powerful words like “racism” and “slavery,” using them as rhetorical clubs to stifle any meaningful discussion. It’s a diversionary tactic, a play for emotions over rational conversation, and yet they wonder why the rest of America might feel a bit fed up.
What we are witnessing is a spectacle wherein individuals who choose to break the law are shielded by rhetoric instead of responsibility. Thankfully, some are quick to remind us that an “illegal alien” is precisely just that — merely pointing out the reality of the situation, not engaging in a cultural indictment. America’s borders aren’t merely suggestions, and while it might be uncomfortable for some, upholding the law isn’t a matter of bad manners. It’s necessary. Maybe it’s time for those in power to stop rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic with trivial disputes over phrasing and start addressing the more pressing issues of border security and immigration with the seriousness they deserve.
