One of the primary issues leading up to the beginning of the Revolutionary War was the “quartering of troops.” The occupying British forces thought it was OK to house British troops in colonists’ homes.
I guess it saves on barracks and probably food for those troops. And gives you eyes on places you might not have them — you know, to keep an eye on the locals.
The British Parliament actually passed “Quartering Acts” that forced local governments (over here) to provide housing for troops.
Nobody in the colonies liked that one bit.
And, once the United States achieved independence, the Third Amendment in the Bill of Rights forbade quartering of troops.
But that may be about to twist a bit.
🚨Melrose, Massachusetts is holding an event called “Exploring the Host Home Experience” to encourage residents to house illegals in their homes.
A few months ago, the Governor asked citizens to take illegals into their homes.
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— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 12, 2024
As a result of Biden’s disastrous border policies, we are being overwhelmed by what are now called migrants (used to be illegal aliens, then undocumented persons).
But some places are being hard-pressed to find shelter for these folks.
And Massachusetts — about as far away from the Southern Border as you can get — has a “right-to-shelter” law that requires the state to provide shelter for everyone. I’m sure when it was passed, nobody thought it would come to this.
But now, they are overwhelmed and can’t figure out how to house these incoming border violators.
Shelters are full and they are looking elsewhere for accommodation.
In New York City, they just bounced kids back to Zoom for classes (like the disaster for education that was COVID) so they could put illegal aliens in their gym.
And there are rumblings all around about housing illegals in private homes.
So far, nobody has mandated that. But don’t count on that not happening.
Government is quick to violate rights when it suits their purpose.