UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.
  • @[email protected]English
    43•2 years ago

    I love this argument. Absolutely no empathy for anyone who had different options and experiences, just straight up “I did it so anyone else can too.” You’re making the world a better place. /s

    • @[email protected]English
      2•2 years ago

      I can have empathy for people in different situations than me, but it’s not my responsibility to bail them out of their problems.

      • @[email protected]English
        23•2 years ago

        I really don’t understand people who don’t want to contribute to an overall better society.

        I’m happy to pay more in taxes to have a healthier, better educated, and more stable society. It pays dividends.

      • @[email protected]English
        18•2 years ago

        I’ll just assume your family is penniless, sent you to poorly funded K-12 schools, and kicked you out on your ass onto the street the day you turned 18 with no warning or support of any kind, and you still somehow got a degree without debt.

        Otherwise, you’d be a raging hippocrite born on third base crowing like you hit a triple! Clearly though that can’t be the case.

        I’m sorry your family did you like that though, that’s rough.

      • @[email protected]English
        11•2 years ago

        You think you’re personally paying off other people’s student loans? Don’t bother answering you’re obviously just a troll.

      • @[email protected]English
        14•2 years ago

        it’s not my responsibility to bail them out of their problems.

        Counter argument: Yes it is. As much as any responsibility exists at all, you have a responsibility to your fellow people.

        “Well it’s not my responsibility” leads to a shittier world. And since you apparently have a degree and no debt, you can spare the energy to be better.

        Or maybe just watch “The Good Place” again.

      • @[email protected]English
        9•2 years ago

        What’s your opinion on bailing out Mega Corporations who didn’t responsibly save their money? Or is it ok to bail out Mega Corps but not ok to bail out your mechanic?