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Episode 134: Benevolence Backfires: The Cobra Effect

Words & Numbers

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The Unintended Consequences of the Americans With Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act is designed to protect disabled workers from discrimination. But the law itself encourages employers to discriminate against the disabled, says David Frum. "It's just not possible to deal with the unintended consequences," he says.

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