Whither The Fool?

am·nes·ty
Pronunciation: amnst, aam-, -ti also -nes-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): -es
Etymology: Greek amnstia forgetfulness, amnesty, from amnstos forgotten (from a- ²a- + -mnstos, from mnasthai to remember) + -ia -y — more at MIND
1 archaic : the voluntary overlooking of an offense by the one offended
2 : the act of an authority (as a government) by which general pardon of an offense is granted often before trial or conviction especially to a large group of individuals amnesty for war criminals>
synonym see PARDON

- Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 2002 Edition, C.f. “Amnesty.”

Might I suggest that any proposal by Mr. Bush in his address tonight, that comes close to rewarding illegal aliens for their behavior, based on how long ago they managed to sneak in here, will fit Definition 2, above. Any attempt by the White House to spin it any other way will not fly.

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