The statement Kelly quotes probably goes back to mid-century at least. I doubt that its origins can be discovered.
Carrol
kelley wrote:
> Hi: A colleague of mine was wondering about the origin of a statement he
> thinks he recalls someone making. It's something like this: "The United
> States will be the first country where people will drive to the poorhouse
> (welfare office?)". He's not sure of the precise quotation, but that's the
> general idea.
>
> Does anyone recognize this or have any idea who said it?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Peter Meiksins
>
> Peter Meiksins
> Department of Sociology
> Cleveland State University
> Cleveland OH 44115
>
> 216-687-4518
> FAX: 216-687-9314
> EMAIL: P.Meiksins at popmail.csuohio.edu