As far as I know, public assistance figures aren’t broken down by religion. When I lived in SW Montana in the late 80s locals were dying to confirm their suspicions that Church Universal and Triumphant members were getting welfare. Couldn’t be done.
There are a lot of Somalis in Seattle, and I have to admit being concerned, though I don’t like jumping to conclusions. If the women are wearing burkas, they aren’t Christian, right? A lot of people from African countries work in nursing homes, elder care, that type of thing. I don’t know which African countries, though. They certainly aren’t all layabouts. Also you never see women in burkas in Everett, only Seattle
Simple reason you see immigrants at airports—a lot drive cabs.
“As far as I know, public assistance figures aren’t broken down by religion.”
They are not, but Lewiston is a small place and Somali names are a dead give away! No Smith, Jones or Papastathopoulos in that community!
Many African women wear what appear to be burkhas, Ethiopians for example, who are very, very Christian, or Eritreans. I know, I go to church with them. Christian women throughout the East cover their heads.