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> Hence the UBI.

Which requires someone else to work to pay for those things. I don't believe other people should pay my mortgage and bills. Those are my responsibility.

I chose to buy a house. I chose to buy a car. I chose the 1 gigabyte virgin media broadband package. Nobody forced me to choose them. Therefore it would be irresponsible and immoral to expect someone else to pay the bill.

> The better thing is to treat the addiction

This assumes that addiction is a disease and a not a choice. I firmly believe it is a choice. I choose to drink excessively in the first place. I made the choice to stop drinking. I chose to stay sober.

As for the rest of what you wrote. You really need to go back an re-read what I said. You asked me which is better between two scenarios. I stated that one was better than the other with a rationale.

You seem to be arguing something else entirely now. I am not sure really what you are arguing against. Certainly not statements I've made in this thread.

parent ReaperCub 1 year ago

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