[Risa]

Who is responsible?

Finding out who is responsible, and who, if anyone, benefits financially, is not a straightforward task. If we don't know who is responsible, then we can't make appeals to anyone to stop the flow. So, I intend to find out.

In many states, religious and other private agencies, such as Catholic and Congregational charities, create the flow of refugees into an American community, via programs with the federal government. These agencies are pledged to take care of each refugee for 30 days beyond the date of entry into the community, after this the tax payers take over. (These agencies are known to pay little regard to a city's capacity to actually assimilate the cost of the newcomers.)

Does anyone else know?

[Morrigan]

The reason the Somalis are here is because Maine has the best benefit package anywhere. Also, because the state is so white, it is easy to cry Racism! when the locals start to get angry over how much money they are spending to support the "refugees." It is perfect for them. And, they have informed us, they will not go away...nay, there will be more coming that we will have to pay for, so we should just deal with it! I for one, will not go quietly...this is my state...I was born and raised here, and I pay the taxes that allows the state to function. I will not be chased out of my home by a bunch of rude, violent, freeloaders. I encourage all Lewiston/Auburnites to stick to their guns. DO NOT let them chase us out of our homes!