Posted by jasper007 (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rumor has it the Somali's filed lawsuits in other cities they have lived in due to "police" harassment! They continue here, to drive on learner's permits, no tickets, enjoy our health department, libraries, etc. and just like the Hispanic population, we Emporia taxpayers pick up the tab. It's too bad in the recent Gazette poll, this was not a choice of what is wrong with Emporia. I believe you would have gotten a stronger response!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by open_eyes (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 9:23 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We've been told that many of these Somalians came from the Tyson plant in Nebraska. So they worked there for how long, and never learned any laws? Or have the ones that lived in Nebraska kept mum about the laws and refused to educate newer arrivals? I really don't feel that Kansas laws differ from Nebraska's all that much....

Which is it?

Posted by zoahjoe (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First question what happened to prompt a Sunday meeting?
Why would community leaders set up special meetings with only the Somalians, why create a "special interest group".
What happened to the Tyson liaison, whose job it was to help acclimate these workers ?

Posted by MelissaE (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree about the "Sunday meeting." That's just fishy.

And, I too wondered if other ethnicities could attend these meetings or is it closed-door unless you are Somali?

Something is up........

M

Posted by open_eyes (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Definitely. I'm not sure I put much stock in any of the "official" press releases to the community much anymore....

Posted by open_eyes (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Given today's runaway train of "political correctness", the meeting was probably to inform OUR officials what laws they needed US to abide by.

Posted by MelissaE (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 1:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LMAO

THAT is funny. :)

M

Posted by spectator (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 4:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I seriously doubt "they (city and county law enforcement officers and the county attorney’s office) discriminating against other races to accommodate the Somali". I don't know who called for the meeting but I believe "they" don't care all that much if someone is "from" Somolia, Mexico, France, Asia or the North Pole. I don't either. I do believe everyone should play by the same set of rules and lots of people have abused the "I'm new here so give me a break" system way too much.

Posted by midnight_rider (anonymous) on August 2, 2007 at 8:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Somali leaders is just another term of War Lords

Posted by citizen (anonymous) on August 3, 2007 at 2:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ignorance is not an excuse. Everyone needs to know the law and abide by them. It is that simple. I agree, they know the law they lived in Nebraska for awhile. Tyson needs to step up and take responsibility for bringing them here. I definitely want to be at the next meeting.

Posted by admireed (anonymous) on August 3, 2007 at 5:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We need to have some cement truck drivers at the next meeting too

Posted by Firecracker (anonymous) on August 7, 2007 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Somali or Mexican or whatever else............ Immigrants Rule! I want to be an immigrant too so I don't have to pay taxes and get FREE healthcare too!

Posted by citizen (anonymous) on August 8, 2007 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I think the caucasion in this town are being discriminated.

Posted by brad_3178 (anonymous) on August 8, 2007 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

i totally agree with citizen!!!but i honestly think the only way to rid of the immigration problem in emporia is for TYSON to take a hike.this company has polluted emporia for 20 years plus and continues to get worse.emporia at one time was a nice clean place to live and raise children.i have children and i dont like the idea of them in school with the dirty somalians amongst the other bad influences.this is 1 example how TYSON has hurt this community.then theres the health care issue etc. we can argue,disagree and complain all we want but as long as tyson is here this problem will continue!!!just my 2 cents

Posted by Kelonia (anonymous) on August 8, 2007 at 3:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't have a problem with my children going to school with different ethnic groups. To me, that is a good thing. However, I do have a problem with certain people being allowed to ignore the laws because they are supposedly ignorant. I also have a problem with people who come to our country and refuse to learn the language. (Please note that I said refuse to, not cannot, or are trying to).

I think if you are in this country by your own choice then you should learn and obey the laws, and try your hardest to learn the language.

Posted by hottopics (anonymous) on August 8, 2007 at 4:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think we should have a say, we have to live here. I have always said that if I could find another country that would cater to us Americans I'd be on the next flight.

But one thing I am waiting for that will be the spark on the dynamite is when their children show up for school and the schools will have to have special rooms, water and time for them to step out of class to pray four times a day. Our children arent even allowed to pray PERIOD!!

I think all other races, white, hispanic and more are FORCED to abide by these laws so the Somalis are no different. Learn the rules people.

As for Tyson, it is a sand pit that has continued to bring Emporia nothing but hardships and bad tastes in our mouths.

Posted by vankamp (anonymous) on August 9, 2007 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I agree. Why should certain groups be allowed to pray 4 times a day and we are not even allowed to pray in school once a day. I think we need to start demanding all the rights back that we have surrendered, because we didn't want to offend someone.

Posted by bdprotheroe (anonymous) on August 9, 2007 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To begin, allow me to cite some very important information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employment_...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Right...
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discriminat...

In response to the aofrementioned postings from some of the readers:

vankamp - No one has been denied the right to "pray in school." To clarify, school prayer cannot be mandatory in the public shools of the United States, students who wish to have a moment of silence (a term that encompasses all religions) is permissible. It simply bewilders me that this issue of prayer and schools continues to be misunderstood by so many. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_pray...

zoahjoe - You question why the Somalis have been deemed a "special interest group." If all of you would stand back and look at the postings in regards to this matter, one would think all of you are ready to don white robs and hats, march through the streets and burn crosses. I think the city and county officials should be commended for trying to build rapport and establishing peace between two groups who evidently do not understand one another. It's called "building harmony."

It's obvious, many of you do not like the newest members of the Emporia community, and would rather have them ousted. And so, if it would so appease the masses, the other option is to protest, revert back to the days of Jim Crow, and repeal the laws of eqaulity as I cited above. But, let me make note, such actions would be at the cost of cutting off your nose to spite your face. Meaning, you would be harming the rights of persons who fall under the many classifications of:

Race and color
Ethnicity/National origin
Sex/gender
Pregnancy
Religion/creed
Political affiliation
Language abilities
Citizenship
Disability (physical, mental, emotional)
Medical conditions (AIDS and other diseases)
Age
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity
Marital status
Military Veteran status
Military discharge status/anticipated military deployment

I think the better solution would be to find a way to make peace, and work collectively and integrate the two (dare I say) sparring groups to become one. That is what the elected officals are attempting to do.

Brian Protheroe
San Francisco, CA

Posted by zoahjoe (anonymous) on August 9, 2007 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

While the Somalis are afforded the same rights as all Emporia residents, city and county leaders have deemed them a "special interest group". Holding a meeting on a Sunday, without the public does not "build harmony".

And as for the white robe, comment you a silly young man, for you do not know my race.Shame on you!

Posted by netloafer (anonymous) on August 9, 2007 at 4:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Brian

I agree with you. But there's something I think I need to say. I've spent a lot of time in San Francisco and while some who live there like to tout its diversity, I know that groups like evangelical Christians aren't really welcome. I also recall when I was stationed in that area that African-American and Hispanic soldiers weren't as welcome as the locals let the rest of the world know. I know. I saw a lot of San Francisco's version of "tolerance and diversity" first hand.

I suspect that much of the same things that plague this part of the country about Somalis and Hispanics plague the good people of San Francisco. The fear of people we don't know much about, but assume that we do is the source of the problem.

San Francisco is no more a model for tolerance and diversity than any other place in this country, or the world for that matter.

I've learned since I've been here that with low income jobs, high poverty rates, municipal neglect, and a scramble to stay off the bottom, people of various ethnicities are fighting for their places in this community. Some feel threatened. Some believe the things that are happening are unfair. Some lash out. While I don't subscribe to those points of view, I do understand some of the root causes. I've seen them everywhere in the world I've ever been. A lot of Irish hate the British, many Europeans to this day hate Jews, gypsies. In eastern Europe, many Russians hate Romanians. Croats hate Serbs. There are few places in this world that are models of tolerance and diversity, and I really don't think San Francisco qualifies as one. As I said before, experience has taught me otherwise.

There is no doubt that we have a long way to go here in Emporia. But, so does San Francisco. I think if we all honestly examine our hearts we'll find areas where we need to change course.

Posted by bdprotheroe (anonymous) on August 9, 2007 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Youth aside, I am speaking as human resources professional who is knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of equality, team building, interpersonal skills and mediation.

One doesn't have to be white to discriminate.

This meeting was a first step towards building harmony. The elected officials met with the newest members of society without distraction to obtain the viewpoints of the Somali immigrants before scheduling meetings open to all members of the community. As an example, a lawyer wouldn't walk into a courtroom without first meeting with his/her client.

What I am attempting to communicate is no one should be jumping to conclusions about the intentions of these city and county officials. There is a process that must be followed in order to "build harmony" between these two groups.

BP
SF, CA

Posted by bdprotheroe (anonymous) on August 9, 2007 at 4:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

netloafer - Thank you for your comment. I will agree, and certainly do not deny, San Francisco is no more perfect than the next city. But, I will say, the City promotes better than any other the importance of diversity. There is a find blend of diversity in this city, and that is something all citizens embrace. In fact, because we appreciate our fellow citizens and their backgrounds, this gives the City that extra oompf of vibrance, vitality and overall excitement. Millions of visitors each year agree. :)

As for your comment about evangelical Christians not being welcome in the City, that's not entirely so. In the mindset of San Franciscans, religious fanatics are only content when they are pointing out to others what they believe The Bible states to be wrong or sinful. In fact, we do not perceive evangelicals to be accepting or tolerant, virtues that are of the utmost importance to us. We believe in minding one's own business. If you were to ask the typical San Franciscan walking down the street about religion, the response would be; "I'm spritual, not religious. I believe in a higher power, but that's a personal relationship that I do not feel the need to preach to others."

BP
SF, CA

PS: netloafer, thank you. You and I have demonstrated for others how a blog is supposed to operate and it's intention. Meaning, we have had a calm, rational exchange of ideas and have learned another's viewpoint.

Posted by bdprotheroe (anonymous) on August 9, 2007 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

netloafer - Thank you for your comment. I will agree, and certainly do not deny, San Francisco is no more perfect than the next city. But, I will say, the City promotes better than any other the importance of diversity. There is a find blend of diversity in this city, and that is something all citizens embrace. In fact, because we appreciate our fellow citizens and their backgrounds, this gives the City that extra oompf of vibrance, vitality and overall excitement. Millions of visitors each year agree. :)

As for your comment about evangelical Christians not being welcome in the City, that's not entirely so. In the mindset of San Franciscans, religious fanatics are only content when they are pointing out to others what they believe The Bible states to be wrong or sinful. In fact, we do not perceive evangelicals to be accepting or tolerant, virtues that are of the utmost importance to us. We believe in minding one's own business. If you were to ask the typical San Franciscan walking down the street about religion, the response would be; "I'm spritual, not religious. I believe in a higher power, but that's a personal relationship that I do not feel the need to preach to others."

BP
SF, CA

PS: netloafer, thank you. You and I have demonstrated for others how a blog is supposed to operate and it's intention. Meaning, we have had a calm, rational exchange of ideas and have learned another's viewpoint.

Posted by netloafer (anonymous) on August 10, 2007 at 6:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Brian

Thanks. I believe as you do that it is critical that whatever our differences, we try to find common ground.

One of the questions about diversity and inclusion for me has always been "how diverse or inclusive should we be." I remember going through a week of corporate diversity training years ago and asking the question about a hypothetical workgroup I was managing. There were two Jews, three gays, four African-Americans, three women, three heterosexual whites,, and a "skinhead" named Adolph Hitler. How inclusive or tolerant was I to be of Adolph? How much common ground could I as a manager find with someone like him so that the group could focus on the task at hand, which was our customer base? That was an extreme example, and easy enough to answer. But, how does a group interract when, for example, the heterosexual whites say they can't work with gays? That seems easy enough as well. But, what happens when the gays come to me and say that under no circumstances will they work in a group where there are "evengelical radicals?" My option was to try to find common ground. The preceptor's option, and hence the corporation's, was to displace the "evangelical radicals." That hardly seemed fair to me and it didn't sound like it was in keeping with the spirit of diversity and inclusion..

My point is - we are always going to find convenient targets. Racists will find African-Americans to hate. Skinheads will target Jews. Straights will find gays. And, gays will find "evengelical radicals" or "religious bigots." It's all rooted in fear and propped up by an amazing ability to stereotype.

Finally, I actually think that we all preach in one form or another. It's our nature. We all want our inner worlds to be ordered and sensible. In that regard, gays are no different than "evangelical radicals," nor are racists much different in that regard than the minorities they target. In the end, I think our task is to sort our way through this maze of ideas and phlosophies and find common ground. If we can't do that, I'm afraid we're doomed as a society.

Posted by ksfarmer (anonymous) on August 10, 2007 at 7:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

OK.....OK.........OK.... We're all reaching to find common ground, be more accepting,........ yada yada yada
But the question remains unanswered....... Who's gonna teach them how to drive????

Posted by netloafer (anonymous) on August 10, 2007 at 8:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ksfarmer

How about you?

Posted by open_eyes (anonymous) on August 10, 2007 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The San Diego school that set aside time for the Muslim students to pray is no longer doing so....

http://www.10news.com/news/13767699/deta...

Posted by open_eyes (anonymous) on August 10, 2007 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh, and by the way, if you think evangelical Christians are intolerant, especially of gays, do you know what the Muslim view is?

Originally appeared Oct. 21, 2001, in the Chicago Free Press.

BARELY TWO WEEKS before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the New York Post and Court TV both ran items about the Afghanistan Taliban regime's punishment of two men convicted of homosexuality.

According to those stories, the Taliban's Islamic jurists knew that homosexuality was reprehensible and the sentence should be execution, but they were genuinely puzzled by conflicting Islamic opinion on exactly how the execution should be carried out.

"We have a dilemma on this," one Taliban leader explained. "One group of scholars believes you should take these people to the top of the highest building in the city, and hurl them to their deaths. (The other) believes in a different approach. They recommend you dig a pit near a wall somewhere, put these people in it, then topple the wall so that they are buried alive."

Wonder how the 2 communities (gay & Muslim) will get along in San Fran once
the Muslim population gets much larger?

Oh, the irony....

Posted by kansaslady (anonymous) on August 14, 2007 at 9:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Somalians in this town are treated better then they treat the Americans. How many Americans would get away with chasing you in a car trying to run you off the road and then the police listen to them about the Americans throwing things at them and yelling obsenities and the Americans were all charged with Disordely conduct and taken to jail while the somalians were told to go back to there cafe. By the way, it started out with 3 cars of Somalians chasing the Americans and by the time the ordeal was over with there were around a dozen car loads of Somalians that came to the place where the Americans went to the police for help. The Americans in this case were treated guilty without anything but the Somalians word for it and the Somalians were allowed to go about there business without even a citation for wreckless driving. Does this sound like they are treated badly by "our" Emporia police??????? Sounds like the Emporia police are afraid of them, they told the Americans that they chose the wrong group of people to mess with and to stay away from them. By the way the Americans that were charged with this are all innocent. Bet you won't read about this in the gazette.

Posted by citizen (anonymous) on August 15, 2007 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You seem to know alot about what happened. If you can prove anything why not sue the city for discrimination.

Posted by 47hclwym (anonymous) on August 15, 2007 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Duh The city is broke. Don't ya read? Can't sueeze blood from a turnip.... LMAO Just a joke don't get affended.

Posted by 47hclwym (anonymous) on August 15, 2007 at 3:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As for your comment about evangelical Christians not being welcome in the City, that's not entirely so. In the mindset of San Franciscans, religious fanatics are only content when they are pointing out to others what they believe The Bible states to be wrong or sinful. In fact, we do not perceive evangelicals to be accepting or tolerant, virtues that are of the utmost importance to us. We believe in minding one's own business. If you were to ask the typical San Franciscan walking down the street about religion, the response would be; "I'm spritual, not religious. I believe in a higher power, but that's a personal relationship that I do not feel the need to preach to others."

BP
SF, CA

Bp if you from Sf Ca believe in minding your own business so well..... Keep your nose there and quit preaching at us backward hillbillys about how good it is there. You moved out of Reading good for you stay out.

Posted by Firecracker (anonymous) on August 16, 2007 at 10:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To "beprotheroe" :
Dear sir: I sincerely do NOT think the contributors to this particular blog are RACISTS. I DO however believe they are sick and tired of footing the bill for illegal immigrants and other immigrants in general who for one reason or another REFUSE to learn ENGLISH (which by the way IS OUR LANGUAGE). When we go to foreign countries we are expected to speak their language. American is slowly giving away our country to the legions of illegal immigrants. Wake up dude. We are being TAXED TO DEATH to pay for them and their FREE HEALTHCARE. It's not right. I have a friend who works in the hospital system here and trust me -- WE are footing the bill for these folks working at Tyson. The only way to save Emporia is to EJECT Tyson from our landscape.

Posted by Weltha (anonymous) on August 16, 2007 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

100% agree for lack of anything better to add.

Posted by bdprotheroe (anonymous) on August 16, 2007 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow! I certainly did (unintentionally) provoke a firestorm of a response. While I do not feel the need to explain myself, I do believe it is important for me to explain why I participate in these discussion boards.

I've had the great fortune to travel and live about the country. I do enjoy seeing new places, meeting new people and watching the sunset on a new horizon. During my travels, I encountered perceptions. Many perceptions and never quite the same as the last place I visited. We all have perceptions of one another, and not always accurate. Many Kansans look inquitsiively at Californians (or, a blue state/metro area for the matter) like a confused little dog tilting his head to the side, and vice versa. Nothing is wrong with misunderstandings, so long as we take the time to explain how our perceptions were formed. Learn from one another.

Being a native of Emporia, I relate to the many concerns and opinions of the community members. The same is true for San Franciscans; I've had the opportunity to see the world through their eyes. My intention with my participation in these discussions is not to say who is right or wrong, but to provide another perspective. A moderator, perhaps? When a Kansan makes an unflattering remark about a Californian, I'm quick to explain a reason. The same is true when any of my west or east coast acquaintances turn up their noses at the mentioning of Kansas (typical references to Dorothy, tornadoes and backwoods thinking); I'm quick with a corrective response and/or explanation.

Most would say Emporia and San Francisco are two completely different places, even going so far as to say "exact opposites." Perhaps I do see the world through rose-colored glasses, and I don't see that as a fault, but I think these two cities have much more in common than one might think. That's why I contribute to TEG's discussion board; sharing perspective.

Brian Protheroe
San Francisco, CA
(Proud and Native Kansan)

Posted by imgone (anonymous) on August 16, 2007 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

firecracker......Did you see my comment dated Aug. 10th. to you under Cost, jobs and choices? I'm with you.

Posted by brad_3178 (anonymous) on August 16, 2007 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well i could complain about this all day long.i cant really explain my discust about these people.ignorance is a silly excuse.WHO CARES!if we were in somalia would that be a real excuse?no, im not thinking soooo......give me a break.i do know they caught some of them @ wal mart spitting on and licking produce,and spitting in containers of milk.this was on camara!!!!!they said it was to get back @ emporia for not being more welcoming.how fair are we?where do our rights come in at?W.T.F.?????

Posted by brad_3178 (anonymous) on August 16, 2007 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

CAN ANYONE SEE THESE PEOPLE BEING PRODUCTIVE CITZENS?JUST CURIOUS....

Posted by MelissaE (anonymous) on August 16, 2007 at 5:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Actually, Brad_3178, I somehow think that if you were in Somalia, you'd expect everyone there to "speak English" and/or "understand their laws" and whatever else.

Being similar to BP, I, too, have traveled the world. Things are NOT black & white, ever. I know there are criticisms for every race, color, creed, etc., but it's the "they're in OUR country" that I don't like. It's a midwestern perspective, yes, but OH SO TRUE in the case of Emporia.

God forbid (and I use the name "God" very very lightly) that someone think "outside the box" or embrace change.

That all being said, I don't agree with "Tyson" but I also have never heard from anyone "in charge" that Tyson is the end-all, be-all ruin of Emporia. Before Tyson was IBP....were they as bad? And, honestly, IBP was here before I was born....how did we ever "cope peacefully" with IBP?

Just so you know, though. I don't shop Tyson, at all. It has nothing to do with WHO handles their product, however. It has to do with hormones and processing. If more people bought organic and/or "natural", then maybe Tyson would leave of its own accord.

Melissa

Posted by tunit (anonymous) on August 17, 2007 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Kstrebuchet,
The reason why you have not heard anything about these incidents is because THEY NEVER HAPPENED! They are rumors, along with the ones that the Somali's are going around raping and beating American women. I do know that they have been targeted for crimes just because of who they are. I think we all can agree they are bad drivers, but we cannot be so hostile to another group of people just because they are different than us. Reading this I thought to myself "Is this what the Native Americans thought of the pilgrims when they first arrived?" We must Coexist, or we will not exist at all!

Posted by netloafer (anonymous) on August 17, 2007 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

We should be able to do better than keep spreading urban legends, lies, and rumors. It doesn't help solve any of the problems we have. If we can't rise above this sort of thing there isn't a lot of hope for us.

I believe there are a lot of us who are willing to work to solve the problems, but we're not willing to drag the discussion into the gutter.

Let's stand up to those who sow discord,

Posted by brad_3178 (anonymous) on August 18, 2007 at 2:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL

Posted by create (anonymous) on August 21, 2007 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't remember the last time I saw a news report in TEG about any "old folks" running into someone's house and injuring a baby. Get real, there have been more than "a few" driving problems involving Somalis, and many have involved leaving the scene of an accident. Got insurance?

Posted by create (anonymous) on August 21, 2007 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kstrebuchet, I didn't claim that you said that some "old folks" drove into a house. I was referring to the "accident" last fall when according to the name of the driver, a somali ran into the bedroom of someone's house, injuring a baby who was asleep there. It was such a strange occurence that I was sure everyone remembered it. So much for being sure. Sorry to step on your toes. Lo siento. Thanks for the list of traffic incidents. I must admit, however, that I don't remember ever experiencing as many traffic problems, whether it be with old folks, teens, or perfectly sober any-agers before the arrival of the somalis. We didn't used to discuss so many traffic problems. Or maybe we did and here I go not being so sure again.

Posted by MakesYouGoHm (anonymous) on August 21, 2007 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Why doesn't Tyson management adopt a Somalian family? Management can take them home, live with them, and teach them what it means to be a US citizen. Tyson Management obviously felt they would be beneficial to our society, so let them integrate the individuals they forced upon Emporians. It's not our responsibility to welcome individuals that get better treatment than our life long residents and individuals that built and established our community.

Posted by tosie (anonymous) on August 21, 2007 at 4:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Somalis are dirty people that need to go back from where they came from. There's no other way to put it. They can't drive, they are disrespectful to others, they wipe their rear ends with their hands, and the people of Emporia are paying for their health care, etc....tired of it....and there are soooo many of them!!! For those of you who want to work thru the problems then let them all move into your home and you take care of them and all their filth. Maybe San Francisco would be a better place for them, huh?

Posted by MelissaE (anonymous) on August 22, 2007 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

LMAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOO

Posted by tosie (anonymous) on August 24, 2007 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)

KS: I'm not watching them- they don't believe in toilet paper you idiot.....

Posted by citizenT (anonymous) on August 24, 2007 at 5:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

WOW, racism at it's finest in this room! Kinda makes ya proud to be an Emporian!

Posted by create (anonymous) on August 24, 2007 at 7:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My dear Gussie, how can I ever buy bathroom tissue again without thinking about these comments?