Editor:
The Eugene Register/Guard recently published an article which quoted our governor as stating that Oregonians would “welcome” Syrian refugees.
Speak for yourself, Madame! The only area in Oregon that could handle such an influx would be right here in the very Democratic central Willamette Valley. We have plenty of “aliens” to handle low wage and agricultural jobs. However, the bulk of the public housing and Welfare Offices which the immigrants will require are also here.
Since Democrats have occupied the governorship and have a majority in the Legislature, they have been riding high and spurring hard. I recommend that they take note of recent elections in other blue states, which have elected Republicans.
Plus, here there is a rising number of voters changing their registration to “Independent.” People don’t change their registration to NOT vote!
Portland, Salem, Albany, Eugene and Medford will be getting the bulk of any influx. So I look forward to the block parties and parades as they “welcome” them to their neighborhoods, medical facilities and schools.
Remember, besides 72 virgins in heaven, these guys (most of the refugees are young men) are allowed four wives – three of which will certainly always be on welfare. Perhaps they should be sent to a certain island in Hawaii with a presidential estate?
For a welcoming slogan I recommend “Remember the Boston Marathon!”
William C. Curtis
Sweet Home