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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by sokoloff on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @06:11AM (#41857393)
People also require food and water (and arguably shelter and clothing). Should those also be provided by society in average doses and at average quality?

That does not seem likely to result in a stable and productive society, particularly when many working people would have below average housing in order that government beneficiaries could have average housing provided to them.

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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by Riseed on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @01:03PM (#41861328)
As I said, I don't believe being able to work is an ethical prerequisite to survival. I don't believe being willing to work is an ethical prerequisite to survival.

Yes, I believe people should have food and water sufficient for survival regardless of their ability to work.

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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by sokoloff on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @05:54PM (#41864228)
In the system, as proposed, it seems like some will choose to work and pay taxes in order that someone who is able but unwilling to work can have better housing and food than they do.

That doesn’t seem like it will have broadly popular support.

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Re:Life expectancy rise in rich countries slows down: took 3... by Riseed on Wednesday October 16, 2024 @06:45PM (#41864621)
> it seems like some will choose to work and pay taxes in order that someone who is able but unwilling to work can have better housing and food than they do

This is certainly possible because it already happens now with the current setup.

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