Culture of Deceptive Words
by Stephen L Ralston

The article by former college professor Charles Callaci presented an outstanding commentary regarding how language has been manipulated for what looks like social engineering, or more likely, partisan political purposes. Personally, I see those efforts as attempts to "indoctrinate" society into the ideals of a socialist philosophy. However, it was good to read comments by an educator who has seen the changes the general public has seen, and has reached conclusions similar to those of the general public.

Illegal alien entrants sneaking into America are people who have broken the law. That they seek a better life for them- selves and/or their families, is understandable. However, such a desire does not justify breaking the law. It may affect how those individuals are dealt with by the judicial bench, so "mitigating circumstances" can be applied. In those situations, the bench may elect to deal lightly and not impose harsh sentences. Still, a light sentence does not and can not obviate the simple fact the law was broken.

Many have insisted that those opposed to amnesties, and those who want strong border protection, are racists. Name calling is the typical haven those with no substantial argument resort to when their cause is lost by facts. And on those occasions, we see the use of "new language" to define situations and individuals. Especially if the new language can be used to vilify any who fail to accept the "new language" philosophies of the opposition.

I commend the author who has defined what the public has seen and dealt with for many decades.

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