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State officials eye friction in Lewiston

''Members of the office of the attorney general will do everything within our power to work with local law enforcement officials to ensure that the civil rights of all Maine residents are protected.''

Somali community to file complaint with Justice Department

Attorney General Steven Rowe sent a letter written in both English and Somali Wednesday to members of the Somali community in Maine, pledging his protection and support. He said the ''vast, vast majority of Maine residents want you to feel welcome and safe.''

''Members of the Office of the Attorney General will do everything within our power to work with local law enforcement officials to ensure that the civil rights of all Maine residents are protected,'' he wrote.

1 posted on 10/11/2002 4:31:21 PM PDT by SheLion
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Maine Ping


2 posted on 10/11/2002 4:32:04 PM PDT by SheLion
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To: SheLion
Like Michael Savage put it:

"Me Immigrant, You racist, I sue, ACLU"

3 posted on 10/11/2002 4:37:22 PM PDT by Traffic_Can
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To: SheLion
Since when should any ole "resident" have civil rights these days - ONLY citizens should have civil rights....IMO

They may have "certain rights" but, CIVIL RIGHTS? Oh, pullleeeaaassee......they can go back to Somalia for those /sarcasm

I am REALLY sick of people coming here and EXPECTING to be coddled....
4 posted on 10/11/2002 4:38:55 PM PDT by goodnesswins
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To: SheLion
'We believe that we are part of Lewiston's future. We believe this is a city where we and our children can prosper. T the elders wrote

Translation..............We will stay since the welfare we receive here is much more than in Somalia.

5 posted on 10/11/2002 4:39:08 PM PDT by Tripleplay
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