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Sincere question - wouldn't welfare programs still be needed? I don't think 100% of UBI recipients would spend their money wisely and we'd still end up with peo
by lolsal 9y ago
Sincere question - wouldn't welfare programs still be needed? I don't think 100% of UBI recipients would spend their money wisely and we'd still end up with people in need of basic services or food.
- novia 9y agoOften people set up trusts to care for the individuals who are unable to responsibly care for themselves. I'd imagine their UBI check would be deposited into one of those trusts instead of directly into the account of the incapable individual.
- mixedCase 9y agoOkay, now they've bought food and household items with their money, sold it in the black market and bought a slightly-less-nice TV. Which is what happens currently with these systems.