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If everyone received a Universal Basic Income with no strings attached, what would you do with it? Re-post with your answer, then join the conversation in the comments. We're curious to hear what you'd do. basicincomeaction.org/sharables/6a...

Tulsa Teresa

@tulsateresa.bsky.social

9 July

I am fortunate, my social security covers my needs. I would donate any UBI to one of my favorite charities each month. I would prefer that UBI be paid only to those earning below a living wage, I think, but I am open to persuasion that everyone should get it.

Richard

@richdef.bsky.social

27 July

Then that just becomes a conditional benefit. It has to be universal. Just adjust the tax brackets so those wealthy enough will have their UBI payments recovered through taxation.

Basic Income Action ↗️

@basicincomeaction.org

Exactly if you have to measure someone by their income, then that becomes a gate and therefore conditional. It also forces fear of losing a benefit if you go over a certain income so income measures for a basic income discourages upward mobility

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Richard

@richdef.bsky.social

27 July

Absolutely. We are so gaslit by the daft notion that the ‘just work harder’ and ‘benefits are for losers’ mantras that we feel guilty when we are offered a share in the wealth that the country has built through the combined efforts of all its citizens. Demanded UBI. Demand your share.