> Another problem is how we're supposed to decide what people need. Why not just give people money and let them decide what they need. You'll need some system t

> Another problem is how we're supposed to decide what people need. Why not just give people money and let them decide what they need. You'll need some system to handle those who fail to satisfy their basic needs due to problems of mental health (including addiction), but most people are better at deciding what they need for themselves than a bureaucrat is. Sure. However there are concerns to where this money would come from and how much should be given.