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Re:The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by surgical_fire on Sunday June 29, 2025 @09:28AM (#44412982)
> UBI plus the taxes that finance it are a redistribution scheme.

Yes. That is desirable.

> However, rich people don't tend to keep cash in a vault. Most of them own companies or land etc.

And those too should be taxed. If it is wealth, it should be taxed.

Re:The Death of the Middle-Class Musician by eru on Sunday June 29, 2025 @10:14AM (#44413346)
I keep significant fraction of my wealth in eg my kidneys and healthy organs. Should they be taxed?

How about taxing Brad Pitt for his good looks?