Subject: [Homestead] On the immutable cleverness of politicians
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:24:01 -0700
I think all laws should be given a sunset provision with strict
performance
points for renewal.
Just happened across this:
"Many thought bathing was a health hazard. In 1835, the Common
Council of Philadelphia almost banned wintertime bathing (the
ordinance failed by two votes). Ten years later, Boston forbade
bathing except on specific medical advice."