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.
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.
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.