The increase in syphilis cases is troubling. It is a easily treated and diagnosed disease especially when world class medical facility is in the same county.

‘The arrival of 1,350 unskilled laborers from overseas has outraged some community leaders and politicians, who prefer that a local company fill packing jobs with people who live here.’

‘The guest workers, who can earn $8 an hour working 12-hour shifts packing DVDs…’

“If this is the way Cinram plans on operating, I’d just as soon they left our community,” said Madison County Commissioner Mo Brooks, who worried about local taxpayers subsidizing health care and education for the workers. “They are not being a good neighbor or responsible citizen. If they want Jamaican workers, open a plant in Jamaica. The Jamaicans would be most appreciative.”