Re:The ICO paradox and how to fix it
by ballenf on Tuesday March 13, 2018 @06:15PM
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With the social and financial security nets we have, a person’s bankruptcy is on all taxpayers (as soon as they get food stamps, Medicaid, etc.). There’s an incentive to protect people from devastating financial mistakes, regardless of political slant.
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That is one of many arguments that we should cease to be so socialistic.
So let people starve so that a few others can get richer?
The question, as always, is what did those people do to earn the food with which to not starve?
(Many people do just fine by producing things of value and engaging in voluntary acts of trade.)
I mean, I'm coming from a place where I don't think we should let people die because they are currently not economically productive.
If you think that people should die if they can't produce a surplus, you're free to have that opinion. Just don't hide it behind phrases like "we should cease to be so socialistic".
I also hope youre the first to stand up and refuse help when you find yourself in a situation where your skills are no longer valued
> I also hope youre the first to stand up and refuse help when you find yourself in a situation where your skills are no longer valued
I absolutely would -- because if my skills are no longer valued, it's time to pick up some new skills.