
578 - New York Pigs
The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
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The Poig Laws
The law finally passed after a couple of failed attempts in october 1817 And people were pissed Yeah, um, they signed petitions to get rid of it. People said the pig was the best scavenger and a great street cleaner and cheap food for the poor Getting rid of pigs would lead to higher taxes To pay for street cleaners and quote a swarm of informers to prey on the defenseless poor If I am which is true, I'm sure that if I had to move my car every thursday and friday from tendin noon Sweet being Way less of an issue way less of an Issue.
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