Chicago could soon test universal basic income program (unemployed, wages, legal)
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Although I do see that UBI has some merits, I am nevertheless against it -- for now, at least. As long as it IS possible for people to survive even if it means working one full-time and two part-time jobs, I don't think people should expect anything without earning it IF it is possible for them to earn their way. (I know that is not always the case!) Btw, I do support a LIVING wage for a minimum wage for anyone between the ages of 18 and 65, inclusive. I think it is very sad for any working adult to be making only about $7.00 an hour, no matter how unskilled they are.)
IF we ever get to the point where there are just not enough jobs to support everyone, I will reconsider my opinion -- but not until then.
P.S. This especially concerns me because if it becomes a reality, according to the opinion of someone quoted in the article, there might be cuts to Social Security and Medicare -- and that comes down to the question as to why should people have worked for most of their lives to have SS and Medicare in their old age be forced to sacrifice at least some of those benefits to those who have chosen not to work. (And, again, I am not talking about those who CAN'T work, but only about those who WON'T.)
Last edited by katharsis; 07-17-2018 at 04:44 PM..
ACtually crime might subside AS a result. Hence no desperation for money..
Perhaps I am wrong, but aren't most "money crimes" committed by illegal drug users who cannot afford the drugs without stealing?
This article is an old one-- I could not find a more recent one with a more recent figure -- but according to a report written in 1999, 60 percent of people arrested tested positive for illegal drugs.
Perhaps I am wrong, but aren't most "money crimes" committed by illegal drug users who cannot afford the drugs without stealing?
This article is about 20 years old -- I could not find a more recent one -- but it said that 60 percent of people arrested tested positive for illegal drugs.
Of course, it could be argued that if people were more content, that illegal drug use would decrease.
Depression leads to drug use. Put more reapurces for mental health and also help drug users and not demonize.
And addiction can be anything. Not just street drugs or what we consider drugs all together.
Depression leads to drug use. Put more reapurces for mental health and also help drug users and not demonize.
And addiction can be anything. Not just street drugs or what we consider drugs all together.
Wow is there anything you dont want to make your neighbor pay for?
As a taxpayer I'm already irritated by the "handout" programs. I'm perfectly fine with assistance for those who try, but struggle or fail. I'm not okay with "here's a freebie, just because you can't be bothered to try".
I should note that I also grew up just off an Indian Reservation, later in life my wife provided free medical services on those same Reservations ~ most get what is essentially a 'basic income' in conjunction with their free housing and free medical. It typically goes to alcohol and drugs, at least on the dozen or so Reservations where I have direct, in person, on the ground experience. Not for the betterment of self or community, which is (I think) the hope of the dreamers who came up with this idea.
Just like similar hair brained 'universal basic income' schemes proposed by other cities throughout America.
In less than an hour someone could earn way more slanging dope.
while at the same time someone can go to college and not have to worry about losing their apartment and focus on the career that would get them to a better standard pf living.
No system is 100% perfect. Not everyone will use it for the right reasons. But Id rather reward the hard workers than punish them because others dont use it right. Id rather give people the ability to succeed that want to succeed than to punish them along with people who don’t do half the work they do.
And I I think our society is changing because the ceiling is getting higher but the floor is stagnating. And then when we face automation. Especially with machine learning.
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