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jmbar2

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3. Great advice

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 10:14 AM

Dec 13

One of the advantages of a small town is that the wheels of power are close to the ground. We are a fairly economically depressed region, so any threat to meager livelihoods and our neighbors would be felt acutely. To have thugs running around mugging people in a small town would be devastating to the trust and security we are used to.

It would be really stupid for any hotel/resort to accommodate ICE since so many immigrants here work in hospitality and food services. If they weren't here, there aren't enough young people to fill those jobs.

I suspect that higher income cities like Santa Cruz might have more of a haves/have nots/political divide to exploit.

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Waldport Oregon says "NOPE" to ICE, following strong protests in neighboring town, Newport [View all] jmbar2 Dec 13 OP

City Councils and Council members have a lot of power. CoopersDad Dec 13 #1

Great advice jmbar2 Dec 13 #3

Protest in Newport today at noon: Qutzupalotl Dec 13 #2

Thanks! First I've heard of it. jmbar2 Dec 13 #4

Yes, and we think Florence is next. CanonRay Dec 13 #5

Good for you! jmbar2 Dec 13 #7

Just saw a post on Reddit jmbar2 Dec 13 #8

No, first I've heard. CanonRay Dec 13 #10

Could be a test to gauge potential public response... jmbar2 Dec 13 #11

Look at all that crime!! travelingthrulife Dec 13 #6

Always a bootlicker in the comments. USS_Dauntless Dec 13 #9

Gosh, sounds almost like Pooty is doing in Ukraine bluestarone Dec 13 #12

A friend lives in Waldport pfitz59 Dec 13 #13