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That's not so different from how tax and welfare currently works in America, and the current redistributions are far more complex than UBI would be.
by TallGuyShort 11y ago
That's not so different from how tax and welfare currently works in America, and the current redistributions are far more complex than UBI would be.
- kmonsen 11y agoExcept the UBI tax will be very large, and in addition to current entitlements.
- TallGuyShort 11y agoIsn't the whole point of UBI to replace other entitlements? If everyone has basic income, why have food stamps? Or disability? Or social security?
- kmonsen 11y agoSee this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11424820 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11424820
- TallGuyShort 11y agoThanks - those are good points...