[FITZ]

That graph doesn't show the level of welfare spending in the 1860's when the other immigrants came. But the 90s show a marked increase ---it would be interesting to know how it correlates with immigration levels (1986 general amnesty of over 3 million people who then brought in their elderly parents, aunts, uncles, children who "needed" health care etc).

[garbanzo]

But you didn't really answer the question - do you object to welfare in general - or just for foreigners?