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  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes for lower income brackets; but the wealthy should not qualify for this program, this would be a waste of resources.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but they should still work.

 @MSmashville from Maryland  answered…3yrs3Y

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people should still have to work.

 @gabehwknsanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, UBI is an absolute necessity as we transition to a more automated economy

 @4WC8QBCanswered…4yrs4Y

I would support universal subsidies for housing, food, water, and/or utilities.

 @ThomasJ476 from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but only if they work.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No, unless it is exclusively for families and/or owners of government bonds.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you were guaranteed a basic income, how would you spend your additional free time or would it change at all?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Imagine a society where your basic needs were met without working; what positive and negative effects do you think this might have on your community?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might receiving a steady, no-strings-attached income impact your ambitions and career choices?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can a monthly sum of money improve happiness and if so, would it change the aspects of life you currently find most fulfilling?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Without the fear of financial instability, what dreams or projects would you pursue that you might not feel able to currently?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Do you believe humans are motivated to work solely by money, or do we seek deeper meaning in our careers?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How fair is it to fund a universal income with taxes, and would it affect your view on how hard you should work or how much you should earn?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Could the promise of a universal basic income encourage innovation and risk-taking among young people, and if so, how?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Reflect on the roles of tradition and adaptability in society: would a guaranteed income represent progress or dependence?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would the knowledge that everyone in your school receives a small income change the dynamics of your friendships and collaborations?

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, in the form of a Negative Income Tax to cover basic necessities including food and housing

 @rightandbased from Iowa  answered…3yrs3Y

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm their spiritual, mental, and social well-being.

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

No, universal basic income would cause inflation and no net change in people's quality of life.

 @934R57Ganswered…3yrs3Y

 @9324D72 from Arkansas  answered…3yrs3Y

No, the government should provide housing, food, and amenities to those who need it instead of letting profit-driven corporations control the flow of necessities.

 @8Z4R68X from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but at the same time no, because people will stop working and affect the economy; and yes, because it will help a lot of people who really need some economic help.

 @9425J2G from Florida  answered…2yrs2Y

With an income cutoff - Stop making the rich richer and the poor stuck.

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  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this shouldn't be used as a way to get out of work.

  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing. Only US citizens.

 @8HQ642Panswered…4yrs4Y

no everybody should be working for money not collecting money for doing nothing

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Fund a dividend by creating a new excise tax on automation; but the wealthy should not qualify for this program, this would be a waste of resources.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this shouldn't be an excuse to not work.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but everyone should be working.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

People need to work for their money but I am not opposed to giving the very poor a helping hand once in a while. People should not be able to abuse this.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing. Everyone needs to work also.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Only after eliminating all other social welfare programs. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives and a negative income tax as well.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people should still work.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only after we get rid of the current welfare system we have in place now. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives and a negative income tax as well.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only if they get rid of all of the current welfare system we have in place now. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives and a negative income tax as well.

 @8XKDQN2answered…3yrs3Y

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people need to work.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only if they get rid of all of the current welfare system we have in place now.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No

Yes, but only if they get rid of all of the current welfare system we have in place now. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives.
Also, it should be used only for those who need it, and only in a way that ensures that the money is actually going to a necessity.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

No

No, I believe that we shouldn’t necessarily give out the money but rather provide opportunities for them to get on their feet financially and provide them with stable job opportunities.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, for those who are in need, such as the elderly, disabled, families with children, the homeless, and the unemployed. However, those who are not yet working should be attending job training and skills development in order to qualify for the program.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and make sure that people have access to basic necessities (such as food, housing, etc.) for those who are in need, such as the elderly, disabled, families with children, the homeless, and the unemployed, as long as people are willing to work.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, $1,000 per month for every citizen, $2,000 per month for veterans who served in peace time, and $3,000 per month for veterans who served during times of war

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people still need to be working.

 @8YT9RX3 from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but the amount they are paid should vary based on their circumstance

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but only if they are working or retired.

 @8Z6N2BS from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @4NJR28Janswered…4yrs4Y

Not until other local experiments have shown they have yielded positive results and proof they don't disincentive people from working. Then, I'd be all for those Freedom Bucks.

 @58RCYKKanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, it would diminish stress and worry, and that could lead to workers being more productive and healthy.

  @4SKVPWDanswered…4yrs4Y

 @heatherdvdprincessanswered…3yrs3Y

No, this will encourage people not to work, harm economic growth, give the government more power, increase national debt, and let the communists finish taking over (especially the politicians)

 @8GFV2CC from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8QDSNZY from New York  answered…4yrs4Y

 @4W48KKZanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, however it should be based on the local cost of living and replace unemployment altogether.

 @8QHSVN5 from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8CYG8KL from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, until they have enough to live for a few months and are able to get a stable income job.

 @8QNP2M5 from Maryland  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8CMCHPM from Indiana  answered…4yrs4Y

No, our country's budget simply doesn't allow for us to do that at the moment.

 @8YLB2GR from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8QMD4XF from California  answered…4yrs4Y

I believe they should do this but with people that don't have a lot of money to support themselves or their families and also people that are struggling economically.

 @8KLNFFW from Oklahoma  answered…4yrs4Y

I would love for this to be implemented however this would plunge the nation even further into debt.

 @8PHF9LQ from Missouri  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8FHSSPX from MP  answered…4yrs4Y

 @Brunk from Georgia  answered…4yrs4Y

  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this shouldn’t be used as an excuse to not work.

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