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My opinion is that UBI would need to be established as a quasi-right at a minimum, similar to how we talk about Social Security (third rail of politics, etc).
by alangibson 6y ago
My opinion is that UBI would need to be established as a quasi-right at a minimum, similar to how we talk about Social Security (third rail of politics, etc).
It is much easier to get locked out of the market for jobs that pay a living wage than you realize. If you have a bad credit report or a criminal record, those un-centralized instances start to behave like a single point of failure. And you definitely don't have any recourse.
- baconandeggs 6y agoI'm aware it's not perfect. I just don't think you realize you want to take exactly the thing that is wrong about our current situation and make it the core feature of society.
- alangibson 6y agoThe fundamental difference is that UBI would be subject to democratic processes. The private economy is not. Not that democracy is working all that well right now... I don't want UBI; I want people to have some assurance they will be able to eat tomorrow.
- baconandeggs 6y agoWhat we have now already is subject to democratic processes. In fact, that is the only reason UBI is even being discussed.