The Senate is studying a bill that would introduce a framework for a policy that would guarantee access to a livable income to everyone over 17.
  • wombatula@lemm.eeEnglish
    17·
    1 year ago

    literally no downside except for needing to tax the rich

    So literally no downside at all then?

    • Honytawk@lemmy.zipEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      There are downsides.

      Some people require more income to stay alive than others. Think of people with decreased mental or physical capabilities.

      Those would loose a big chunk, which need to be subsidised somehow.

      But the upsides outweigh the downsides.

    • lolcatnip@reddthat.comEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      It’s a political downside, because anything involving taxes will turn some people against it.