[SheLion]

They tell us that immigrants are taking our jobs. But the fact remains that Maine's economy, in general, has been destroyed by plant closings, capital flight, and the loss of a manufacturing base. Lewiston, like other parts of the state, actually saw its population significantly decrease between 1990 and 2000 in part because it is really difficult to find good paying jobs. This is just one example of the relationship between capitalism and community-- the more flexibility the corporations have to move to the cheapest labor markets, the more insecure working people become in their daily lives.

I read where only 40 Somali's are working out of 240. And since there are no jobs in Maine, they are collecting welfare money. And from I hear, living pretty good compared to our homeless living under the bridge!

[ozone1]

They are bringing a population for which there are few jobs available (seasonal tourism on the coast) hoping that some fool will bring in a company that needs unskilled workers. I hate to tell them, but with the business unfriendly climate in Maine the few manufacturing jobs left are already in danger and have no chance of expanding.

I just don't understand this.