No, in our current system everyone is equal and has the same opportunities as everyone else. The market is essentially a benevolent, moral being that cares for

No, in our current system everyone is equal and has the same opportunities as everyone else. The market is essentially a benevolent, moral being that cares for the sick and needy whilst rewarding the hard working. Joking aside, I'd be really interested to see what happens in an economy where starting a business is easy because you don't have to worry about it covering your basic needs. I'd imagine many people within ghettos would finally be able to leave and seek opportunities elsewhere, or be able to create their own opportunities within their current situation. Would some people sit around not working while spending money on drugs or booze? Of course. But those people exist already. I'd be interested to see how the ratio of these types of folks compares before and after BI, and also the ratio of people making money from jobs vs self-created small businesses. I really want another country to try this out =]. Not saying I don't want it for the US (I do, and if nothing else than for an interesting experiment), but I really don't see that happening with the weird fear we have of anything even remotely perceived as socialism/communism.