From Colorlines,
You wouldn’t call someone a w*tback, or the n-word. Saying “
illegals” is just as bad. The i-word creates an environment of hate by exploiting racial fear and economic anxiety, creating an easy scapegoat for complex issues, and OK-ing violence against those labeled with the word.well, this… except that people really DO still use those other words ALL THE TIME. even liberal “i’m not a racist, i’m just trying to be funny” people. it’s not funny.
(Source: microaggressions, via atapestryofdisasters-deactivate)
