...Then give me another word for it.
Proponents of the immigration bill making its way through Congress are constantly claiming "it's not amnesty". For example:
Amnesty is forgiveness for being here without any penalties — that's what amnesty is. I oppose it.
OK, if "amnesty" means forgiveness without any penalties, then we need another word for what's happening. Maybe "retroactive decriminalization"?
Seriously – If I stole your car, and someone passed a law reducing my penalty to a $100 fine, and I got to keep the car, I might find the difference between that and "amnesty" not worth talking about.
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