The universal basic income is an interesting concept - especially as we are developing a society which simply cannot create enough jobs for every one who wants one.
But. It remains a pipe dream and a flawed pipe dream at that for a lot of reasons...not the least of which is the economics of it.
Worse, in California the poverty level for a family of 4 is nearly $45,000 in 2012 dollars while in Mississippi the level is $23,000. Even within states there are always going to be the poverty pockets and the gated communities. In the current political climate I doubt the idea will ever get a fair hearing.
But. It remains a pipe dream and a flawed pipe dream at that for a lot of reasons...not the least of which is the economics of it.
Worse, in California the poverty level for a family of 4 is nearly $45,000 in 2012 dollars while in Mississippi the level is $23,000. Even within states there are always going to be the poverty pockets and the gated communities. In the current political climate I doubt the idea will ever get a fair hearing.
