creative anti-immigrant legislation

Brad De Long delong at econ.Berkeley.EDU
Tue Jan 30 15:51:52 PST 2001



>In capitalism we have the freedom to sleep under bridges , but not
>on couches. So, the freedom to sleep under bridges becomes a duty
>for the poor.
>
>
>CB
>
>>>> dhenwood at panix.com 01/30/01 12:33PM >>>
>[free-market.net, via Declan McCullagh]
>
>Sleeping on the couch would be a crime
>----------
> A bill that would let Fairfax County, Virginia, prohibit its
> residents from sleeping in rooms other than a bedroom has won
> approval in the state senate. The measure is intended as a
> weapon against immigrants who save money by sharing homes.
> (01/29/01)
>http://www.dallasnews.com/national/273958_bedroom_29nat..html

Could you please remind me of the original and its source? I seem to have misplaced my brain today...

Brad DeLong



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