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Do you have strong opinions about universal basic income? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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[–] 8 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I think I'd rather see a realistic minimum wage. But regardless of UBI or min wage, none of it will be worth much if things like medical care, education, child care, housing costs, etc. don't get brought under control. The leeches will just jack up prices for more record profits.

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  • [–] 8 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    We have a realistic minimum wage, but not everything that needs doing generates enough income to pay it. Taking care of your elderly mother as the simplest example but also firefighting apparently. It regularly blows my mind how much is done by volunteers. We could do so much more if you knew life's basics were going to be covered regardless of how you help society

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