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In reply to the discussion: "Would people work if they didn't have to?" [View all]Calculating
(2,955 posts)30. I think people would still work
Because there would always be those who want to make more than the UBI provides. The UBI would probably be something pretty small (maybe the equivalent of working for min wage). It would pay for food and such but not much else. If you wanted to own a nice car, nice home electronics, other luxuries you would still need to get off your ass and work.
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Some right wingers do, but they are deserving. Like those guys who took over that Malheur
Dream Girl
May 2017
#14
Maybe kids and old people would get more attention then, too. And parents would get relief
lostnfound
May 2017
#40
It sounds like a nice idea, but affordable housing would be a major issue.
smirkymonkey
May 2017
#17