"I suspect another problem is that a significant portion of welfare recipients get way more than a feasible basic income system would provide." Really? Do you

"I suspect another problem is that a significant portion of welfare recipients get way more than a feasible basic income system would provide." Really? Do you know anyone that receives government benefits? Sure, you could design a basic income system that fails to compete with any existing welfare, but I think a key goal is to target the low-end of cost of living, track inflation, and keep everyone from having to fight over nitpicky government programs that are, in fact, widely abused by people who don't need them and nearly impossible to enroll in for people who do. Did you know that if you receive disability and live with someone who earns minimum wage, your disability will be docked because the person you live with - and you _have_ to share housing with someone at sub-$1k income - is expected to take care of all your needs, even if they are just a housemate looking for help on their rent.