Residents in Ohio are outraged by the cultural clash between locals and Haitian migrants during city council sessions, demanding that the city address the issue.
Thousands of Haitians have arrived in Springfield since the COVID-19 outbreak, and residents have reported an increase in crime, mayhem, and automobile collisions as a result of the large inflow of new people. According to city officials, approximately 20,000 Haitians have landed in this 58,000-person town.
“I see what’s happening in the streets. I see you sitting up there in comfortable chairs and suits. “I challenge you guys to come out here and do something,” said Anthony Harris, 28. “Haitians are running into trash cans. They’re running into buildings. They’re flipping automobiles in the middle of the street, and I’m not sure how you can be okay with that.”
Lisa Hayes, 64, described how migrants bullied her at a shop. They stopped her cart and wouldn’t allow her to move down the aisle.
“I don’t know what kind of label you put on this,” she remarked, confused by the situation. “I would like to see them have some common respect.”
Residents complained about migrants crowding public areas and hitting people with their automobiles, and several suggested that the city start offering driving lessons.
The troubles, according to resident Diana Daniels, were caused by cultural incompatibilities. “Countries are defined by their culture and language, rather than their color.” When people come up here and report what is happening to them, they are frequently painted with a broad brush of racism, which has nothing to do with it.”
“Shame on you,” she scolded the city leaders.
At another session, a woman called Noel stated that she no longer feels comfortable in Springfield and that migrants are camping near her home.
“I do my best to help them avoid squatting on my land. However, it is quite hazardous. I’ve learned that they can’t speak English in my front yard; they’re yelling at me, throwing mattresses and rubbish,” she claimed.
“Look at me; I weigh 95 pounds.” I couldn’t defend myself if I had to ‘pack up and move.'”
“It’s killing both of us mentally,” she explained. “I don’t understand what you expect from us as citizens…” Who is in charge of protecting me? I want to get out of this town. I apologize. Please, give me a reason to stay.”
“How do you know we aren’t getting criminals, rapists?” a man in a blue Harley-Davidson T-shirt asked during a hearing on the migrant issue after a bus accident killed the son of two teachers.
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