Aliens Quote by Richard Jeni
“America: Twenty million illegal aliens can't be wrong!”
About This Quote
He uses sarcasm to critique immigration numbers, implying that sheer quantity doesn't guarantee correctness.
In simple terms: Quantity ≠ correctness.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about immigration.
Themes
politics
immigration
sarcasm
Mood
critical
ironic
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- debates
- media commentary
- public forums
- legislative discussions
Key Concepts
demography
policy analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discuss immigration responsibly?
- What data best informs policy?
A Different Perspective
Sarcasm may alienate constructive dialogue.
![“We are trying to identify employers that might be [hiring illegal aliens] and to take effective action against them. We're trying to make sure that employers that want to cooperate have a system whereby they can verify the employment status of a person that they are seeking to hire. It is part of…” quote by Janet Reno](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c92/janet-reno-12034_action_we-are-trying-to-identify-employers-that_341447.jpg)
![“No one believed [the 1986 amnesty for illegal aliens] was tough enough on illegal immigration, and it didn't give enough flexibility on future legal immigration.” quote by Charles Schumer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e72/charles-schumer-10224_aliens_no-one-believed-the-1986-amnesty-for-ill_205963.jpg)
