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.
  • acceptable_pumpkin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 months ago

    That’s such a sad argument. I heard a great counter to that line. Imagine we discovered a cure for cancer. This line of reasoning would say “well my mom suffered and died of cancer so why should others get a cure?”

      • Bipta@kbin.social
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        9 months ago

        What causes you to go to school? Generally a hope to fulfill your basic survival functions these days, like eating, safety, and temperature regulation. Are those needs choices?

        And what causes having those needs? Being born. Was that one’s own choice either?

        I think this argument won’t work well on those who came of age when a highschool degree would cut it, but it is logically rather sound based on present realities.

        • Gigan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          9 months ago

          I’m a younger millennial and went to school and got a degree. No debt. It’s a choice.

          • zaph@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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            9 months 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

            • Gigan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              9 months 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.

              • Nudding@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                9 months ago

                Well it is if you want a healthy society, other wise sure, every man for himself.