Something is in the Air .....

[Moose]

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

How is it misused? I thought xenophobia meant an irrational fear of or disdain for strangers or foreigners... but I may have read it wrong

You are correct with that definition. However, adamschneider is comparing anti-illegal immigrants with racists (inferring that we don't want them here just because they are Mexican). This is far from the truth- we don't want the illegals here because they are illegal, and there is no "fear of anything illegal" in the definition of xenophobia. I have no problem with anyone that comes here legally, pays taxes and contributes in a non-criminal way to our country.

Just had to clear that up- now back on topic!