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> I am in favor of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) to replace the status quo of benefits, including Medicaid, food stamps, housing subsidies, etc. But I want the UBI to be a relatively small amount, something like $750 a month for a family of three.

Okay, but it's not basic income if it can't cover the basics. That's just a subsidy. I mean that's not even rent. Let alone healthcare.

A basic income allows a basic life allows for people to take more risks and start new businesses.

If you are really against people being able to not work, than instead of UBI you want to support Employer of Last Resort.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employer_of_last_resort

parent Pet_Ant 3 years ago

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