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Marcus Bryant
03-29-2011, 09:46 PM
http://dailycaller.com/2011/03/28/is-davis-bacon-unconstitutional/

Winehole23
03-29-2011, 09:53 PM
Intriguing. The discriminatory intent and effect seem undeniable, but the lack of any formal complaint baffles.

Marcus Bryant
03-29-2011, 09:59 PM
Just like other minimum wage laws, the impact is disproportionally felt by the young, unskilled, and non-white (which was the original intent of Davis-Bacon). Employment, albeit at low wages, offers an opportunity to gain some skills (and earn something) instead of having absolutely nothing to do.

Wild Cobra
03-29-2011, 10:59 PM
Intriguing. The discriminatory intent and effect seem undeniable, but the lack of any formal complaint baffles.

That's because it's one of those "third rails."

Winehole23
03-29-2011, 11:09 PM
Is it? Hmm....