An Interesting Juxtaposition of Stories

Just now, on the local TV news (KONG-TV’s 10 o’clock news), I saw an interesting juxtaposition of stories about illegal immigration.

The first story described protests supporting amnesty for illegal immigrants. Of course, the story didn’t call it “amnesty”, but instead said that the protestors were supporting the passage of “immigration-friendly” legislation.

What a nice choice of words. Who could be against “anything-friendly” legislation? If you’re against it, you must be unfriendly – and who wants to be that?

The second story then described how Washington State farmers are complaining about a shortage of (migrant) workers to pick their crops, and how the shortage may drive up produce and fruit prices.

So, KONG-TV shows a story about protestors in support of “immigration-friendly” legislation, and then implies that if the legislation is not passed, it could hit produce- and fruit-eaters right in their wallets!

Hmm. I’m sure it’s just a coincidence.