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... in Minnesota. They were democratically expressing their interests. Like Americans do.

We're either "One Minnesota" or we're not. Cutting healthcare coverage is a shit move no matter who gets cut.

its emergency services. Yes, same emergency services that are available to anyone regardless of insurance.

From where are we going to find funds for all the wish lists?

They acted irresponsibly two years ago with the generous programs.

there are public health/medical/economic reasons to insure adult immigrants. Refusing vaccinations or medical care to any group of people creates a vulnerable population where diseases can flourish evolve and get passed into the general population in new and unexpected forms. Voila! Covid redux!
At least, by covering children, they may function as an early warning system if novel viruses begin to emerge, and maybe- I say maybe- Such novel evolved viruses may be discovered and treatments developed before too many people die. But given the state of our federal health system after Doge defenestration, I wouldn’t bet the back 40 on it. And even if such measures can be taken, the people exposed through the children in class could develop long term effects, like long covid!
Can you feel confident the person who passes you in the grocery store is not carrying one of these novel viruses? What if their novel vir
us has exchanged genes with something virulently contagious, like measles? What kind of outbreaks will we see next Christmas, when everyone is inside, breathing the same air? Can you expect to even be informed, let alone advised or protected, by the idiots running the US government?
That’s why they were banging on the doors.
I am fortunate to live in an apartment complex with many immigrant families. I see them going to work in the morning, meeting the school bus in the afternoon and watching their kids play in the pools. One grandmother I see in her hijab every day walking her little grandson around the complex, patiently holding his hand. Her son brings him most mornings. He’s a fire fighter. When I needed aides last year after a surgery, they all wore hijabs. They were unfailingly sweet, devoted to their families, hard working and loyal. These are good people and they will make a wonderful contribution to our society.
If They Survive. (rant off)