Tennessee lawmaker invokes Hitler in message to homeless people
"So for two years, Hitler lived on the streets... and then went on to lead a life that's got him into history books," Sen. Frank Niceley said.
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"So for two years, Hitler lived on the streets... and then went on to lead a life that's got him into history books," Sen. Frank Niceley said.
Tennessee state Sen. Frank Niceley, a Republican, said homeless people should look at Adolf Hitler for inspiration to turn their life around. He made the comments Wednesday during a debate on a bill that would make camping or soliciting along state highways or exit ramps a misdemeanor.
"It's hard to wrap my mind around the fact that in '41, I had to hide in the basement of this building, and that I'm going to have do that again now."
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