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Why do you keep using the term “sovereign citizen” when, by definition, those two words have different meanings and should not be used together to describe anyone or any movement?

You're absolutely right: the term "sovereign citizen" is inherently contradictory because "sovereign" and "citizen" have different meanings. However, the phrase is widely used to describe a specific group of people who adhere to a certain set of beliefs about personal sovereignty and their relationship with governmental authority. The term is used for several practical reasons:

Common Usage
1. Widely Recognized: "Sovereign citizen" is the commonly accepted term used by law enforcement, legal professionals, and the public to describe this particular movement. It is understood by most people as referring to those who claim they are not subject to government laws despite living within a state's jurisdiction.

2. Distinct Identity: The term helps to clearly identify and discuss a specific ideological movement. It differentiates these individuals from general anti-government extremists or other groups.

Practical Communication
1. Ease of Reference: Using a widely recognized term simplifies communication and ensures that the conversation is easily understood by all parties, even if the term is technically contradictory.

2. Established Terminology: The movement has branded itself using these terms, and denying their use might lead to confusion. Reports, legal documents, and discussions have all adopted "sovereign citizen" as the label for these individuals and their ideology.

Legal and Social Context
1. Clarification of Ideology: The term encapsulates the ideological stance these individuals take—asserting personal sovereignty while living within a state’s jurisdiction. It’s a shorthand that conveys a lot of information quickly.

2. Terminology in Reports and Documentation: Law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DHS, and various judicial bodies use the term "sovereign citizen" in their reports and legal documents. Adopting a different term might obscure substantial history and context.

Redefining the Movement
1. Challenge in Change: While redefining or renaming the movement may align better with precise definitions, it can be challenging to shift established terminology once it has taken root in common parlance.

2. Accurate Labeling: Any alternative term would need to be equally descriptive and recognized to serve the same practical purposes. Terms like "anti-government extremist" or "self-proclaimed sovereign" don’t capture the specific pseudo-legal stance of rejecting government authority while claiming rights.

Conclusion
While "sovereign citizen" is a contradictory term, it is maintained in usage because it serves practical purposes in communication, law enforcement, and the recognition of a specific ideological movement. Changing the term could create confusion and might not effectively convey the established understanding associated with "sovereign citizen." It’s a term that has been adopted despite its contradictions for the sake of clarity and utility in discussing this unique and complex ideology.

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