" how the people paying felt about it" Now I'm working for rich people. That gives them so much power that they corrupt politicians and all the system. I will prefer that that money went to people that needs it. And the Basic Income money goes for EVERYONE. If I loss my job I also get a benefit from it. The current system is broken and makes no sense at all. Who wants a system where a few have more than they will ever need and so much power that they are not accountable while most people has stress issues because doesn't knows from where the money is going to come next year. The money/productivity is there, sharing it fairly is good for every one.