Re:Policy punishes disabled people who save more than $2k
by lotsofpulp on Friday May 20, 2022 @06:54PM
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Yes, there may be situations where certain people need more assistance than others. And it would require a bureaucracy to qualify and whatnot, but that is the same as the situation now. At least with a minimum amount of straight cash to everyone, a significant portion of the population no longer has to jump through hurdles.
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Re:Policy punishes disabled people who save more than $2k
by jnovek on Friday May 20, 2022 @07:56PM
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“And it would require a bureaucracy to qualify and whatnot, but that is the same as the situation now.”
I’m certain it would be less onerous than what we deal with now. It’s hard to describe the disability process as anything but “onerous”.
As long as those with needs greater than the average population are accounted for, I (cautiously) favor this idea. One of the hardest things about being disabled is that suddenly many people feel entitled to make choices for you. I sorely miss having the control and choice in my life that I had when I was able to work.
Re:Policy punishes disabled people who save more than $2k
by lotsofpulp on Saturday May 21, 2022 @12:02AM
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Yes, I meant that at least most of the overhead is removed, and society can focus other resources on those who can use additional help.
Re:Policy punishes disabled people who save more than $2k
by daenz on Friday May 20, 2022 @08:01PM
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I thought one of the big benefits of UBI was that it does away with all other social programs? Are you saying that is no longer the case?
Re:Policy punishes disabled people who save more than $2k
by lotsofpulp on Saturday May 21, 2022 @12:00AM
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I do not think that is possible, assuming society wants ro provide greater assistance to those with certain disadvantages, such as disabilities.