A Universal Basic Income program is social security program where all citizens of a country receive a regular, unconditional sum of money from the government. The funding for Universal Basic Income comes from taxation and government owned entities including income from endowments, real estate and natural resources. Several countries, including Finland, India and Brazil, have experimented with a UBI system but have not implemented a permanent program. The longest running UBI system in the world is the Alaska Permanent Fund in the U.S. state of Alaska. In the Alaska Permanent Fund each indivi…
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I support UBI with limitations which require being in the workforce or voulenteer for x amount of time each year.
I believe that this should be given out but under circumstances which makes on eligible so there is no fraud.
Yes, I believe that we should receive an income to cover basic necessities but in cases I do believe if you don't want to work then you don't deserve to have a home because apparently they wanna be a bum and not work.
@9QTZ5SBIndependent1yr1Y
Yes. However, individuals should have mandatory check ins with designated officials who check if the person is using the income responsibly. Random audits of the funds and credit card statements should be a requirement.
@Paculino 1yr1Y
Yes, but in the form of free food, water, housing, and access to internet and electricity, rather than money.
@9L5THTVPeace and Freedom 2yrs2Y
Yes, everyone should receive a universal basic income to Partially cover basic necessities including food and housing!
@9KTWJJ52yrs2Y
Yes, but this would mean moving away from minimum wage and replacing welfare. More research needs to be done.
It should provide the bare necessities such as a meal or water, but should not give spending money. This should be obtained through a different source.
@9D788QG 2yrs2Y
Yes, with active employment seeking and/or working at least part-time
I dont even know what that is.
in doing this people may or may not withdraw from the workforce and suddenly harm the way of the economic system, then again it could prove very successful for young adults and highschool graduates in which may be getting into apartments or housing programs.
No, not at this time but possibly sometime in the future.
in the case of people being physically and mentally incapable of working yes
If the people can work, they can, but if they cannot, then the government should be generous enough to help out the people who struggle a little bit.
I approve of believe everyone should have a UBI, if needed, but on the other hand, most americans will get comfortable and not work, and based on that tax would be raised.
yes but not to much because then people will not want to work or have a drive to be successful in life
Yes, but only if the household is not receiving help from the government.
I think they should be able to submit records that they have a job or working to get one every month in order to keep getting payments.
I feel if that person has a job and not a high in job just any job (excluding disabled) should be eligible for basic income universal.
Yes I agree that people should be able to receive income to cover basic necessities if it is needed in their situations only if they meet some sort of criteria that says they need income to cover basic necessities.
@96HH3VF3yrs3Y
Yes, but give fines to those who abuse this program for other things besides necessities.
@96FQFWH3yrs3Y
No, but allow for those less fortunate
I believe that it depends on your finical situation, billionaires do not need money to cover basic housing cost.
I believe that if you have a job and go to work on a day to day basis, you should be apart of the universal income program. If you don't go to work you shouldn't be apart of the program because you could be taking it for granted. The Universal Program should help those who work hard for the help.
Yes, as long as it is not being taken advantage of
They should help the ones that are in need of it in other words below the poverty line of income.
yes but to a certain extent, the government should provide enough to buy food and help with housing but not enough to the point where people don't have to work
@964CFQ43yrs3Y
people should have help if their job simply doesnt keep up with inflation/the economy but only if they do work
Yes, but people should receive only a minimum to use in important and needed purchases dependent on the situation.
Yes, but with systems implemented to ensure that no one abuses the program
No, but offer lower housing prices for those with low income.
@95QNTP2Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, dependance on the government would lead to a tyrannical ruling.
@95PLH3M3yrs3Y
I'm kind of 50-50 on this one.
@95PJBWQ3yrs3Y
I stand passive on this topic
i agree and disagree. there should be restrictions on this so no one can abuse it
I think for people who struggle to gather money to provide for themselves should receive an income.
continue to see how it works in other countries
yes and no, we dont want people doing less work just because of this income, but yes because it would help with a boost in needs of a household, so maybe only have it for families.
Yes to an extent. I don’t think we should allow people to abuse the program and live completely off of it without support to improve
only if they were not able to work or is going through extreme circumstances with money
Yes, but make sure it is for a legit reason and people aren't just trying to not work
Yes but only if they have a job and can't afford food.
@955BNGC3yrs3Y
Yes, but keep it minimal so as to not raise worry about the economy, but enough for food and housing
@954PZYVLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for those that can't find work after searching
I believe that people should all at least get this to cover some necessities, but also be considerate of other like families who are really in need of the money or single parents who aren’t receiving child support or are being cheated of getting child support.
@945968G3yrs3Y
I support it only as a welfare replacement.
Yes, but there should be stricter regulations on who gets this money
@93R4NXQ3yrs3Y
No, I don't trust the government to determine a living wage consistently and I think people's income should be independent, not dependent on the government.
Yes, But only to the poorest and highest rates of poverty because in those areas it is very unlikely that someone would have any education, and that monthly check could help with that person getting an education and also provide family members with food, shelter, Clothes, etc.
@93MZS2S3yrs3Y
I'm concerned that will just increase inflation just as higher pay is doing now.
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Yes but there are some jobs that deserve more than what others are paid.
yes, but only if its under 30,000$
@92FG373Progressive3yrs3Y
Yes but only for those who cant work, also covering basic necessities.
@92F2DK63yrs3Y
The governement can use those money to ask for lower taxes and use those money in other field
@92F2CYX3yrs3Y
You should have to qualify for it.
I think a universal basic income program would be helpful but they shouldn't make it to where people end up depending on the program.
people should get different amounts of sums of money that are relevant to their earnings and needs so people who don't need it don't get too much while people who do need it, do.
@928X9623yrs3Y
Yes, but in future when production becomes worker-independent
@927DV4B3yrs3Y
I don' t know what it is
@926M8DP4yrs4Y
No, this would add to the national debt
@926GDNF4yrs4Y
only if everyone benefits.
Yes but only if they are using the money for its designated purpose.
Yes, for lower income homes and middle income homes that are necessarily in need for food and housing programs as a supplement to tend to their families.
Yes, but if not followed, the person or people will have a decrease in income.
If someone needs it they should have the options to help, but 6 month background checks should be given to see if the help is still needed so the incomes are used incorrectly
I don't what an income program is.
@8ZQYS824yrs4Y
Yes, but if one were to be implemented, it should consolidate most or all other current welfare programs.
@8ZPTWHZ4yrs4Y
No, wages across all socioeconomic levels should cover basic needs.
Yes, everyone deserves to have the basic necessities. Although, those who take advantage of the system should be punished.
it should only be provided to those that need it
not well informed to choose
it'll still create a loss for the people
@8ZHZNH6Women’s Equality4yrs4Y
For people who need it, they should receive the money
I am torn between yes and no the Yes part is that everyone gets money but the no part is I don’t want everyone to get lazy. Let them work a little
No, they should have access to food and shelter and basic necessities but not an income
Yes but also create incentives/institutions for trade/self actualization process (Ikigai but iterative)
@8Z6YD2W4yrs4Y
No, The needs of the people should be decommodified
yes because it would give extra support but limit the time people so they don't rely just on that for income, that way it gives them a feel of how having an income helps a great deal and will encourage people to go out and get real jobs
Yes and no. Everyone should receive an income that can help them take care of housing, but some people will get lazy and start depending more on the government to give them money over them actually making it themselves.
I’m sorry I don’t know what that is
I think Yes but they should make sure people are still working regularly and have a job
Only people in desperate need, if people abuse it, take it away, a close eye should be kept
yes but also have enough to have fun
money literally buys nothing
Yes, everyone should recieve an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing as long as they continue to work and do not drop out of the workforce.
I feel in the middle about this because their are some lazy people who's only reason is because they don't want to work who will abuse this but their are also other people who genuinely are going through situations where this would help them.
@8YWWJJC4yrs4Y
Yes, but the amount of time it is supplied should only be enough to support people down on their luck or are looking for/ in between jobs. It should not be extended enough to live upon.
No, there should be more incentive to fix unemployment.
@8YP8NBN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for individuals unable to work whether physically or mentally
yes, but not really for the rich people
Yes, but only if said person is trying to keep a steady income.
@8YFF7WQIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for the lowest bracket of society
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