Posted on 09/15/2022 6:22:33 PM PDT by conservative98
A homeless coordinator in Martha's Vineyard, the latest destination where migrants are being sent by Republican governors in an effort to bring attention to the southern border, said that the island doesn't have the resources to help them long-term and that they will eventually have to move 'somewhere else."
Lisa Belcastro was speaking to reporters Thursday about the community response to the newly arrived migrants.
"We don't have the services to take care of 50 immigrants, and we certainly don't have housing," she said. "We can't house everyone here that lives here and works here."
Her remarks came a day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes carrying 50 migrants to the island off the Massachusetts coast, known primarily as a summer vacation spot for the wealthy, which prompted an impromptu response by local leaders.
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He’s just paying the bus fare - the places are where the wet backs want to go.
or you could just build rafts and anchor them offshore. wait until the first good NEaster or hurricane and problem solved.
Too many and the island will flip over!
If I remember correctly, a few years ago, one of my kids and friends went camping on Martha’s Vineyard. So, there must be a campground on the island, which would have bathroom and shower facilities. Also, what about those gingerbread cottages for which MV is famous? Tourist season must be about over.
Amen spot on dealing with problems the right way.
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