"‘Refugee,’ ‘tsunami’ top words of the year"

"Refugee" is the word of the year.

Global Language Monitor head Paul JJ Payack said refugee, which was was used five times more often than other words to describe those made homeless by Katrina, triggered a debate on race and political correctness.

I hope the word does not forever suffer because of a stupid hurricane. Animosity toward the use of "refugee" was, and is, anger misplaced. Frustation because of the original Katrina situation is understandable. Impatience with a French word that refers to one who seeks shelter from danger isn't.