lianna wood of canaan, ME Those who seem to have the most problem with these Iraqi immigrant families are also the ones who are very vocal (on this site) regarding their support for the war in Iraq! If you are going to support something then you need to do it fully not partially. Remember Bush didn't say that we were there simply to protect the U.S. but to also protect innocent Iraqi citizens victimized by Saddam and his regime.

In conclusion......your arms should be more open to these individuals over anyone else's.

These families have no money because they spent it in order to protect themselves. They have been victimized and traumatized. They don't speak English. They come from a country that many people see as a nest for terrorist (which I'm sure doesn't help them in any way). Give them time to get back on their feet for crying out loud!report abuse

Anti Liberal of Taxland, ME "After four months in Georgia, the family had seen a sharp cut in local benefits, he said, so that they couldn't afford rent."

Well...let mainers pay your rent, food, clothing, education, medical bills, take care of your kids, and while we are at it...what the hell, let us give you a new car and a plasma tv!!!

If there is anything else your little heart desires, please let us know, baldi, the governor just slashed some spending so we need to waste,ahhh spend, it elsewhere.

Welcome to Maine!report abuse

Stick of Waterville, ME "In America, you have to work in order to live, you have to participate in order to progress," Naser said"

- Who knew???

"I must speak English and write English very well and I will find a decent job," Mazal said."

- Wow.... just wow.

Welcome to Maine my friends... Men of your integrity are welcome here.report abuse

tapyor of waterville, ME Maybe we ought to bill Atlanta, GA>

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UP TO 1,000 SOMALI REFUGEES PLANNING MOVE TO LEWISTON

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April 9, 2002
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The newcomers are expected to strain the city's resources, but officials see cultural benefits as well.

Portland Press Herald (Maine) Tuesday, April 9, 2002 Edition: Final Section: FRONT Page: 1A By KELLEY BOUCHARD Staff Writer

Lewiston's burgeoning Somali community may double in size after school ends in June.

Officials say 500 to 1,000 Somali refugees are planning to move from Atlanta to Lewiston this summer, bypassing Portland, where housing remains tight. Portland social service workers are helping Lewiston officials and Somali community leaders develop a strategy to resettle so many refugees in such a short time.

Known as secondary migrants, the Somali refugees ...report abuse

reader of Boston, MA Before he went off the deep end, Saddam brought law and order to an Iraq that was overridden with violent crime and disorder.report abuse

Stick of Waterville, ME "if you are living in hell why bring more into it?"

They weren't living in Hell until their country was occupied by American troops and Islamic extremists. Conditions appear to be improving in Iraq, but we can't leave behind those who may be killed for assisting our troops. At the very least, we owe them sanctuary. There's a fair chance they'll bring along a better work ethic than the average American possesses... We'll have to see.report abuse

heyrube of canaan, ME kinda like reader, complain and whine

i met reader, yes i did
one day in skowhegan crossing the street


and when i got to the other side of the street i had to scrape him off the bottom of my shoereport abuse

redsox19 of Oakland, ME Hey Rocky2,
You're offended by being called a christian yet you wish Rube a Merry Christmas????
Pick a side.report abuse

reader of Boston, MA Get a trailer in Maine paid by welfare, then sit back,dont work, and collect all the FREE goodies in Maine.

~~~~~Everything FREE in AMaineica~~~~report abuse