The chapter of Young Conservatives of Texas at the University of Texas at Austin is planning on doing a silly thing on Wednesday. It has announced a game it calls “Catch an Illegal Immigrant,” in which students will walk around campus with the words “Illegal Immigrant” pinned to their clothing. People who spot and escort these students back to Y.C.T. will be given a $25 gift card. The organization says it means to provoke a thoughtful discussion of a hot-button issue, but that is just a straight-faced put-on for what is really a sophomoric provocation.
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