Rep. Virgil Peck: Dehumanizing Immigrants is Dangerous!
- by: Care2.com
- recipient: State Rep. Virgil Peck
During a discussion in the Kansas legislature this week, State Representative Virgil Peck (R-Tyro) said that using hunters in helicopters would be an effective way to curb illegal immigration.
After a committee member mentioned the possibility of using hunters in helicopters to catch feral pigs, Peck "jokingly" remarked that the method should be used to catch illegal immigrants.
Representative Peck shows no remorse for his comment, saying, "I was just speaking like a southeast Kansas person." Does Peck really think it is OK to make a racist, violent remark and not apologize?
Peck's statement reminds us how difficult it is to pass comprehensive immigration reform when politicians like Peck insist on making offensive jokes about the issue. Instead of insulting and dehumanizing an entire group of people, urge him to advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.
On Monday, March 14, you made a "joke" that shooting immigrants from helicopters would be a good way to curb illegal immigration.
Your comment was offensive towards immigrants. Immigrants are an integral part of America's economy and culture, regardless of legal status. Comparing them to feral pigs is not only shockingly rude, it is an attack on human dignity. By comparing immigrants to feral pigs, you are dehumanizing them, and making it sound acceptable to use violence against them.
[Your comments here]
Please apologize for your offensive remark. If you feel this strongly about undocumented immigration, I urge you to advocate a more comprehensive immigration reform program for our country.
