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Re:We shouldn’t push a positive mindset on those in poverty by Skunkleton on Sunday February 20, 2022 @03:40PM (#30409091)
> But at least they will make some more money will doing so - and might even afford to save a buck or too, and eventually look elsewhere.

Yeah, I hope so. Maybe someone will come up with a better idea later.

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Re:We shouldn’t push a positive mindset on those in poverty by Atheros on Sunday February 20, 2022 @06:05PM (#30410129)
Replace the minimum wage with an expanded Earned Income Tax Credit. It has the benefits of getting people enough money to live without significantly distorting the labor market. And it's more politically expedient than guaranteed minimum income.
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