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> Whether you believe in welfare is a separate issue. I actually disagree. I represent that the social safety net is the state's interest in avoiding the bankr
by arcticbull 5y ago
> Whether you believe in welfare is a separate issue.
I actually disagree. I represent that the social safety net is the state's interest in avoiding the bankruptcy of it's citizens.
In an economic model that advocates for free risk taking and falls back on a welfare system, you're privatizing gains and socializing risks. Tempering risk taking while providing a social safety net seems like a reasonable balance to me.
However, I appreciate your perspective!
- notch656a 5y agoIf welfare means that government gets to decide what tokens you buy, then that's an incredible argument against welfare. Of course, I don't actually think welfare should mean this. Personally I would happily opt-out of the social safety nets and sign my own death warrant if it meant I could spend my money more freely. Sadly only a few groups can opt out of social security in US (I have looked into it, but it would require me to join a few select religions which have existed since at least the 1960s). >However, I appreciate your perspective! Likewise.