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>I suggest to just give them money, and then they can buy the bread and healthcare they need. I believe you mean "bread OR healthcare".
by hannasanarion 7y ago
>I suggest to just give them money, and then they can buy the bread and healthcare they need.
I believe you mean "bread OR healthcare".
- eru 7y agoInclusive-or, sure. To quote myself: if society spends X dollars per year per poor person on direct financial transfers, and Y dollars per year per poor person on in-kind services, I am suggesting to move to a system of giving the poor person (X+Y) dollars in direct financial transfers.
- pinkfoot 7y agoSure, but then you have to refuse to spend an other Z on in-kind services when (X+Y) were spent on other things. And you'll find politicians lack that resolve.
- eru 7y agoYes, political implementation is a different topic. However, this ain't an all or nothing game: You can move some in-kind services to money payment without moving all. Eg it should be possible for politicians to refrain from handing out annual eye exams.