[Tench_Coxe]

A quote from my page is appropriate:

" Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom: it is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. "
--William Pitt, Speech, 'Hansard', 18 November 1873

In other words, when politicians seek to rush through a measure, and wish to avoid public scrutiny, the intent is usually a detriment to the body politic, and often works at the expense of the body politic to the self-enrichment of the politicians in support.

In a more enlightened age, tar would be getting heated in buckets, and the stockpiling of chicken feathers would make the news.

[jazusamo]

I couldn’t agree more.

[Not now, Not ever!]

In a more enlightened age, tar would be getting heated in buckets, and the stockpiling of chicken feathers would make the news.

Don't forget to sharpen all your pitch forks and set aside some good rope.

[wideminded]

Interesting quote. You have to figure that congressional leaders met before all this began and planned how they would rush it through and put one over on the public. But what were they telling each other about the real reason for passing it? Does it all come down to the Hispanic vote and campaign contributions from those who want cheap labor?