The article, Black refugees ask if Utah will really accept them, recently interviewed diplaced refugees from New Orleans whether they felt they would be welcome in Utah. The majority expressed apprehension and distain for the Beehive State and didn't think they would be accepted.
I have heard several people here in Utah express concern about having large amounts of refugees coming to the state, but the concerns had nothing at all to do with race, but with honesty and work ethic. Anyone who is willing to work hard and give to the community is welcome. Those who want a welfare check, have crimminal intentions or are waiting to be persecuted are invited to seek haven in another location.
Active Mormons do make up a large part of the population, but there are plenty of Catholics, Protestants, Jews and general reprobates for most people to find a kindred spirit. One or more Utah cities have consistantly been voted in the top 10 cities to live in the United States. There is less crime, higher student scores, a greater percentage of the population attending religious services and clean, semi-affordable housing.
But the sad thing that always seems to occur is when others choose to live in Utah because of the values, standards and cleanliness, instead of embracing the standards and values that made this a desirable place to live, they usually try to change it to become just like the place they chose to leave. I have never understood that.
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