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“It is kind of, in a way, trying to create a second class of U.S. citizens,” she said, expressing concern that the expanded scope would create a citizenship policy of haves and have-nots.

From Salon

First she must sail to England second class, then make her way through Ellis Island, where people are treated like cattle and single women like sexual prey.

Citizens Advice described the change as "yet another blow to consumers", and said the change to the second class price was "unjust".

From BBC

Some of those who took part in public meetings told BBC News NI that people living in rural areas must not be treated like "second class citizens".

From BBC

But, the change has been condemned by the Refugee Council and some Labour MPs - including Stella Creasy who said the change "meant refugees would forever remain second class citizens".

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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