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RE: Want Steem basic income?(Lifetime content votes)

in #sbi6 years ago

Pro's:

  • Everyone gets something. People on the fringes of society would have a regular income and this could potentially reduce crime.
  • In nations with large inequality of wealth, the poorest would have a chance to at least survive and depending on the level of UBI have a better life than without.
  • Fair for everyone, provides the basics then individual motivation will provide a better life.

Cons:

  • Reduces incentive - "money for nothing" can quite often lead to "easy come easy go"
  • Many people that don't need any financial help would benefit, draining resources from helping those that do need a hand.
  • Could reduce incentives for workers to take jobs they don't really want - lowers societies productivity as many low or unskilled jobs remain unfilled, while many people choose not to work.

Thanks for running this offer, I'll find you on discord, and work on other teirs another day.