Actually, Bill-- "some" of the Irish are worthwhile? How about the overwhelming majority?

And that's the way it always is--there are bad apples in any wave of immigrants--perhaps more at the start when they're clawing their way up the ladder. But they are the exception, not the rule.

And they do become integrated into US society--as you know, the kids are more likely to do that than the parents. Yes, I'm aware of certain sections of Miami. etc. Do you really want to stand in the door shouting "Stop!" forever.

"Don't stand in the hallway, don't block up the door." Etc.