Mogadishu is such a wonderful place, of course they want to replicate it here. It would be silly to think otherwise. And we'll all be the better for it, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. [;)]
LEWISTON, Maine — Once known for its lobsters, quaint towns and a population of reclusive New England Yankees, Maine has become the bastion of diversity.
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Hmm. Seems like only western countries are obsessed with "diversity". Has nothing to do with money either - rich asian countries have categorically rejected the idea. Strange. The new white man's burden?
Starting in 1996, the U.S. began resettling more than 5,000 Somali refugees per year, mostly in metropolitan areas. Then a few came to Maine and liked it.
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Apparently they have no need to go through the regular process... the government just ships them right in. Hmm. Well, the Maine democratic party is ecstatic, I'm sure.
The rapid influx has put a strain on Lewiston's school system and city government and is raising concern among Lewiston residents. One homeowner posted a sign outside his home in protest.
Some of the concerns that are expressed relative to resources and expenses are legitimate, [red]but others are obviously camouflaged in bigotry[/red].
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Now don't object anyone. If you don't want a little Mogadishu here, perhaps you just better go to a different country (yeah, right, there aren't many taking). Bigot. *LOL*