actually I don't harbor ill will to those who come here without papers. but in the context of a comment section, I don't see illegal as conveying anything other than the need to be concise. (so I don't see prisoners as a worse term than incarcerated persons etc). Wetback or jailbird would be intentionally negative. not meaning to offend but since you made the point, i thought it ok to respond.
Terry - your observations are correct and apply to other areas of work and in most states, not only red.
Please consider whether calling people “illegals” is appropriate. Those without legal status are human, our brothers & sisters. Thank you
actually I don't harbor ill will to those who come here without papers. but in the context of a comment section, I don't see illegal as conveying anything other than the need to be concise. (so I don't see prisoners as a worse term than incarcerated persons etc). Wetback or jailbird would be intentionally negative. not meaning to offend but since you made the point, i thought it ok to respond.