My own private basic income

Re:My own private basic income by amelius on Thursday June 29, 2017 @05:53AM (#14661967)

And why should some people benefit from progress, while others are left to live in the wilderness? (Considering only few people actually contribute to progress.)

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Re:My own private basic income by taneq on Thursday June 29, 2017 @06:51AM (#14662168)

Because progress is the net result, directly or indirectly, of the work of everyone living in that society. When you pay taxes, when you buy things, when you select which products to buy, you're contributing.

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Re:My own private basic income by amelius on Thursday June 29, 2017 @09:35AM (#14663142)

So someone who inherits a pile of money, and spends their time doing nothing is contributing to progress?

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