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Re:OpenResearch Unconditional Cash Study's first findings av... by valicord on Monday July 22, 2024 @06:09PM (#41040367)
> if I support you but threaten to stop supporting you as soon as you get to work for money—suddenly working for money looks less attractive

So you agree that "the problem with welfare today is that its a disincentive to work"?

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Re:OpenResearch Unconditional Cash Study's first findings av... by Supermancho on Monday July 22, 2024 @06:15PM (#41040411)
No, that's not "the problem". Framing dissatisfaction with existing solutions as if there is a singular problem is not constructive.
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Re:OpenResearch Unconditional Cash Study's first findings av... by tbihl on Tuesday July 23, 2024 @10:41AM (#41046469)
It's probably worse as a disincentive to marriage than as a disincentive to work.
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