Oh, you read that book too? A real sleeper, it was. Stunningly prescient, especially for its day (what was it, circa 1953, or '54?)
I read the first edition, and it gave me chills. I later bought the "updated" version, revised by Polh after Kornbluth's death. Haven't read it yet.
Anyone who read 1984 should definitely read Not This August. It's a lot more "gut-level" than Orwell's book. I am surprised it's such a hidden gem.
I've never read the original edition, actually. I ought to get it since the revised edition, which I picked up at a used bookstore, is one of my favorite books.
The phrase, though, is actually from Hemmingway.
~WINKER'S CREED~
No Person can be considered a "Contributor" to America un-less they are Identified,fingerprinted, placed on the Tax rolls and Social Security with a permanent Address making them a legal Tax paying Citizen; subject to all the rights and provisions this Country provides to its citizens. Otherwise they continue to be a scab and a botch "WE THE PEOPLE"are obligated to support.
This is a pay as you go society and not a free lunch. If you live here you work here speak the FIRST Language and swear allegiance to the Constitution then you get to share equally in a system "EVERBODY" Supports and pays into! Time to come out of the woodworks and live in the open or follow your noses back across the Borders!