[Edward Watson]

Of course, we all know the tolerant and inclusive Mainers will eventually change their mind at large-scale Somali immigration if the Somali 80%+ welfare rates bankrupt Lewiston and the city can't pay the salaries of its civil servants or fill the potholes in the streets.

Why in the world must our societies allow freeloaders into our midst? If inclusive diversity is what we want, why then don't we substitute Somali Muslim welfare basket cases with Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Ghanian or Nigerian immigrants? At least these folk will WORK and give a positive benefit to any community they move into.

Oooohh! I'm a racist for even suggesting it ...