Jennifer Chaussee

Rep Judy Chu (D-CA) and State Sen Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles) have called for a host of Fox News Channel's "The Five" program to resign, saying Bob Beckel's use of the term "Chinamen" was racist.

The pundit is facing criticism for using the word on air as well as for suggesting Chinese computer science students come to study in the US only to pose a security threat. Rep Chu said she was deeply offended and that Beckel should go immediately.

State Sen Ted Lieu (D-Los Angeles), who is running for the US House of Representatives, called himself "one of those 'Chinamen' with 'Oriental' eyes" who immigrated to the United States and majored in computer science. I also served on active duty in the United States Air Force and continue to serve my country in the Reserves," State Sen Lieu said. "Mr. Beckel's comments are more than just racist and stupid. His ignorant views are dangerous."