Several well-known chain stores have halted sales of an "illegal alien" Halloween costume after complaints from immigrant-rights activists.
The costume includes an orange jumpsuit similar to prison garb, with ILLEGAL ALIEN stamped across the chest, a "green card" and a space alien
mask.
Activists began complaining Friday when they learned the costume was being sold in stores or on Web sites of retailers including Target, Walgreen's
and Amazon. The costume was priced between $27.49 and $39.99.
The costume makes a "mockery of the status of millions of immigrants in need of immigration reform," said Jorge Mujica of Chicago, an activist with
the group March 10th Committee.
Chicago Tribune article
Dagummit!
These activists have ruin my plans for Halloween.
I was wanting to purchase one of these costumes but now they're getting pulled from the racks.
I guess now I'll have to look for Frito Bandito costume instead.
BTW, this story and the costume kinda reminds me of one of my previous avatars.
[edit on 19-10-2009 by Alxandro]