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GOP 'Catch the Immigrant' Game Catches Flak

By Sam Graham-Felsen

February 23, 2007

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  • Proposed solution to ignorant racist game: Anyone on campus who knows the game is being played should don a prominent placard with the words "illegal alien" on them. This should serve the dual purpose of confusing the small minded college Republican losers backing and playing the game, as well as bring more media attention.

    Ken Wolf

    Raleigh, NC

    03/03/2007 @ 09:52am


  • This game wasn't politically incorrect--it was wrong. When did some people make the decision to lump everything that is demeaning, insulting and offensive under the umbrella of "politically incorrect?"

    Matt Purushotham

    Boston, MA

    02/28/2007 @ 6:55pm


  • As one who absolutely despises political correctness in favor of freedom of expression and thinking for oneself, I have to say:

    MAGNIFICENT IDEA! WHERE DO I SIGN UP? I'LL EVEN VOLUNTEER TO BE ONE OF THE I I's.

    Charles Thornton

    Reisterstown, MD

    02/26/2007 @ 11:41am


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