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But that would not be really basic income (which is unconditional). There would be second class of citizens. Something like controlled rent today.

• TillE 10y ago
  I can't vote in Germany. I'm not a "second class of citizen", I'm literally not a citizen.
  • jkot 10y ago
    But you are "citizen enough" to pay taxes or receive social benefits. And some non-citizens can vote in Germany. Anyway, by definition Basic Income is unconditional. Anyone who applies should get it.
    • chillwaves 10y ago
      > by definition Basic Income is unconditional. Anyone who applies should get it. Doesn't have to be. Some versions are, some aren't. Given we are talking about a system that does not exist, not sure why you say it is one thing or the other. Some versions give to minors, some do not. Some only give to citizens in good standing (no felons). Conditions can exist and should exist in my opinion.
    • _nalply 10y ago
      And what if a dolphin applies? Perhaps deputised by someone? This means, there's at least one condition: only humans can apply.
    • daenney 10y ago
      That's not citizenship, that's residency. Those are two different things with very different implications as to your status in a country which can also vary depending on the length of residency.