I feel like UBI is just a band-aid fix for all the real issues (in the US at least) that already have proven solutions in other parts of the world. Rather than

I feel like UBI is just a band-aid fix for all the real issues (in the US at least) that already have proven solutions in other parts of the world. Rather than giving people money, I'd prefer a higher tax rate for a single payer healthcare system. Reign in healthcare, pharma, and insurance companies. Put a cap on tuition increases, and fund education again. Slash the military budget. Cut down the red tape permitting insane zoning laws, and allow higher density housing where it is needed. Placing the onus of how to spend all this money on individuals might seem like a good idea, but if we instead invested that money in real, lasting, scalable solutions we'll be a lot better in the long run.