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In the previous discussion a commenter pretty much explained why this wouldn't work: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11807840 https://news.ycombinator.com
by rayalez 10y ago
In the previous discussion a commenter pretty much explained why this wouldn't work:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11807840 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=11807840
Also I think I can accept that a certain amount of taxes is a necessary evil. But let's treat it as such, and avoid taking more than absolutely necessary.
In my opinion UBI is a step way too far in the wrong direction.
- papapra 10y agoWhy it is necessary evil ? You don't live alone in this world and I bet you profited enormously from the country, community that you live in.
- rayalez 10y agoBecause taxes are mandatory, they are taken from people by force. I am absolutely happy to give back to the community, when it's a voluntary decision, a choice I am free to make. Yes, I did benefit from living in a society, but I never signed up to owing them something for the rest of my life. It's beautiful when people are making a decision to contribute to society and help others, it's very different when they are coerced into it.