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I agree that UBI is silly and that we should just give it to those who need it most. I also think we should just stop collecting income and income related taxes
by snarf21 3y ago
I agree that UBI is silly and that we should just give it to those who need it most. I also think we should just stop collecting income and income related taxes on the poorest X%. For example: if you are below the poverty line (or some multiple), you just don't have to pay income tax or into social security (but still get credit for it), etc.
That said, I don't understand you very judgmental take about people wasting money on things you don't approve of. I hardly think buying clothes has a large moral imperative but even if someone does want to buy alcohol with their own money, I don't see how that is any of your concern. Also, just because people are "young and healthy" doesn't mean they aren't disadvantaged and need support.
- dorfsmay 3y agoYou can argue that X is the wrong value, but in Canada income under X (the BPA set for that year) is not taxed, as you deduct the Basic Personal Amount from your gross income revenue before calculating your taxes. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canada-revenue-agency-cra/federal-government-budgets/basic-personal-amount.html https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/programs/about-canad...