Reply #5: Here's how it works

[Jersey Devil]

The smaller the building lot the more intense the defense of it by Republicans who for some reason see themselves as defending their "castle" against the hordes. It's a home ownership thing I believe. Once ownership is achieved Republicans automatically consider themselves landed gentry who have to defend themselves against those who would want to take away their vast estates (which exist only in their minds).

So you move from a 2 bedroom apartment in Queens to a 3 bedroom house in Teaneck and you become Master of Your Doman and All You Survey! It must be defended at all costs!!