Definitions do not change with wind

Alfred Kirkland Jr. asked in his Feb. 14 letter: "What's in a name?" regarding the Association for Legal Americans' use of the term "illegals" and "invasion."

As an attorney, he should know the definition of the term "illegal."

Federal Statute 8 USC Sec 1325 says: "Illegal Entry -- Any alien who enters the U.S. other than at a port of entry by false or misleading representation shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties."

AFLA was just being accurate in its use.

To call someone a "racist" because they are using the proper terminology appears, at least to me, a cruel mischaracterization.

Kirkland also complains about the word "invasion."

The definition of invasion is a noun meaning "an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, esp. by an army." What makes up an enemy or army? One definition is: "a very large number or group of something."

Seven to 10 million illegal immigrants is a very large number.

Kirkland's statement in regard to AFLA's goal of removing all the illegals, causing "cruelty beyond imagination" was used by him intentionally to evoke emotion.

Requiring someone to abide by the laws he has sworn to uphold is hardly cruel.

There would be no cruelty or suffering had those in question not migrated here illegally.

Kirkland fails to mention the economic harm illegals have done to our economy.

Wage depression, health and education costs, and the transfer of billions of dollars to other countries are just some of them. The cost to Illinois taxpayers has been estimated at $3.5 billion a year.

Kirkland is completely wrong in his statement that we would turn into a "bunch of resentful bullies." AFLA appears to want us to return to a lawful society instead of resentful, anarchist bullies.

I thank AFLA for its correct use of the English language. If only Kirkland could be so bold.

Dan Kairis

South Elgin