Texas Strikes Another Blow For The Welfare State
by Vince?Daliessio
Anyone who still believes that government welfare policies don't influence people's behavior should read this story;
DALLAS -- Thousands of Texas teachers are rushing to retire before a lucrative loophole in Social Security law closes, but there's one catch: They must first spend a day washing windows or scrubbing floors.
So much for?the legendary?Texan independence;
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