> My neighbors in Oregon explained it to me this way:  It is
Legislative
> Brother-in-law Effect. It provides jobs for the brothers-in-law of
the
> member of the state legislature that couldn't hold a job otherwise.

ah.

hmmm. down here in alabama, we jes give 'em a state car and make 'em
highway department commissioners. :)  figure there's less chance of
'em hurting anybody that way.