Let's put the power of language into context in reference to border facilities where people are held.
In one Texas facility, hundreds of children—who have been separated from their families—wait in a series of cages made out of metal fencing.
https://www.apnews.com/9794de32d39d4c6f89fbefaea3780769 … via @ap
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Meanwhile, Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy said: "Some have referred to them as 'cages,' but, keep in mind, this is a great, big warehouse facility where they built walls out of chain link fences." https://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2018/06/steve-doocy-cages-minors-being-held-in-arent-really-cages.html … via
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However, Border Patrol has reached out to
@CBSnews to say that the use of the word "cage" is "not inaccurate," but they are "uncomfortable" with its use.https://twitter.com/CBSThisMorning/status/1008695502379077637 …
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And according to
@BBCWorld, some people are reportedly calling that Texas facility "La Perrera" (which roughly translates to a dog kennel or pound), in reference to the cages being used to hold children and adults.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44518942 …Show this thread
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