FYI, we discussed this over on Reddit too: https://www.reddit.com/r/BasicIncome/comments/4jglyc/why_the_basic_income_is_a_dangerous_idea/ https://www.reddit.com

FYI, we discussed this over on Reddit too: https://www.reddit.com/r/BasicIncome/comments/4jglyc/why_the_basic_income_is_a_dangerous_idea/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BasicIncome/comments/4jglyc/why_the... I've also written about this fear before myself, and I suggest everyone look at Social Security and the Alaska Dividend for evidence. Do these programs make for more compliant citizens? No, the opposite is true. Basic income has no conditions, and because everyone gets it, it will quickly be seen as a right of citizenship. Good luck as a politician touching that third rail. I'm sure seniors would have no problem whatsoever being told what they can or can't buy with their SS checks.