EDIT: My original understanding of NIMBY is that it applied
by G.K.Chesterton (2024-02-27 14:26:38)
Edited on 2024-02-27 14:48:25

In reply to: NIMBY?  posted by SixShutouts66


people were in favor of a policy but then objected when it was going to applied in their town/neighborhood, as in "Yes, I am for subsidized housing, but not anywhere near my tony neighborhood."

EDIT: We are seeing NIMBY with the so-called sanctuary cities who suddenly don't want any more illegal immigrants flooding their city.