Libertarians were the first to employ the NIMBY acronym to characterize the penchant of pontificating do-gooders to appease their guilt with charitable donations and “Not In My Backyard” government regulations — that simultaneously “protect” poor people and keep them out of sight. Thus assuaged, these “Limousine Liberals” won’t hesitate to sic public bureaucrats on any ad hoc, private efforts.
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More on social policy:
- National service
- The War on the Poor
- Affirmative Action
- Drug Wars
- Freedom of speech
- Earth Day
- Sex and the Single-minded State
- Prohibition — no nobler the second time around
- Equal parenting
- Finding middle ground on abortion
- Child support and responsibility
- The changing face of racism
- Brave new diversity
- The high cost when life is priceless
Tags: charity, homeless, poor, poverty, rent control, volunteer, zoning
