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Originally Posted by nik-
Wasn't the original concept of UBI floated as an alternative to services? It wasn't just "here's $1000" a month, it was "here's $1000 a month but you need to pay for health insurance now".
It really seems to have transformed into just a handout with no balancing on the other side. Not that I'm generally opposed to it, I'm just wondering if it's actually transformed or just no one talks about that other half anymore.
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This is a very good point.
"I need to claim EI!"
- No...you get UBI now.
"I need disability!"
- Nope. UBI.
To make it work every other social mechanism would have to be completely dismantled.
I find it funny that people dont realize that this wonderful Social Program is essentially the antithesis of Social Programs.
"We're giving you free money. You're on your own now."