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Complex problems require simple solutions. Even your bullet points are trying to do too much. Creating a single payer system is great, but creating it overnight
by awb 7y ago
Complex problems require simple solutions. Even your bullet points are trying to do too much. Creating a single payer system is great, but creating it overnight would be a nightmare. "Affected by job loss due to COVID-19" requires some assessment and oversight. "Agreement on how money will be spent" requires negotiation. All of this takes time, which is also the limiting factor right now.
2 bullet points:
* Everyone gets a check for $X,000
* Unemployment benefits go up 50% for 6 months
Just cut everyone a check now and raise taxes later if you need to. Adjust it for cost of living by state or county if you want to, but don't means test because it'll never be perfect.
Some businesses will fail. Others will borrow at close to 0% to survive the crunch. Let them apply as needed.
It's not perfect, but it's something everyone can understand without all the pork.