Austinist: Extra Extra: No, We're Not Trying to Turn You Vegetarian

kingkirbythegreatoftexas

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:55:53 -0600

(Elizabeth S., you changed it.) (But something still isn't right.) (I just can't seem to put my finger on it....)

Katt

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:06:29 -0600

It's a good time to be a vegetarian. I see how illegal immigration causes problems, but the more rabid proponents of "send 'em all packing and arrest anybody that helps 'em" kind of ordinances like this one do come off as cold-hearted and anti-immigration. Why not make it easy and cheap to become a US citizen? Then they can be spied on, over-taxed, and underpaid like the rest of us. Still, the tag line is misleading, and I would change it, however begrudgingly. Speaking of journalistic peaves, I wish people would stop saying "tens of thousands." Even NPR does it--do you mean ten thousand or ninety thousand, guys? Be specific!

kingkirbythegreatoftexas

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:39:22 -0600

Then why haven't you changed your misleading headline? You've had 10 hours from the time of your comment to the time of mine? Unless you're trying to mislead people on purpose?!

Elizabeth S.

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:17:39 -0600

Urm, yes, that's what I meant.

nebby

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:14:29 -0600

I am sure it was an oversight, but don't you mean to say the Farmers Branch ordinance is anti-illegal immigrants?