UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.
  • zaph@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    481·
    1 year ago

    I love this argument. Absolutely no empathy for anyone who had different options and experiences, just straight up “I did it so anyone else can too.” You’re making the world a better place. /s

    • Gigan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      245·
      1 year ago

      I can have empathy for people in different situations than me, but it’s not my responsibility to bail them out of their problems.

      • null@slrpnk.netEnglish
        272·
        1 year ago

        I really don’t understand people who don’t want to contribute to an overall better society.

        I’m happy to pay more in taxes to have a healthier, better educated, and more stable society. It pays dividends.

      • AllonzeeLV@lemmy.worldEnglish
        22·
        1 year ago

        I’ll just assume your family is penniless, sent you to poorly funded K-12 schools, and kicked you out on your ass onto the street the day you turned 18 with no warning or support of any kind, and you still somehow got a degree without debt.

        Otherwise, you’d be a raging hippocrite born on third base crowing like you hit a triple! Clearly though that can’t be the case.

        I’m sorry your family did you like that though, that’s rough.

      • jjjalljs@ttrpg.networkEnglish
        16·
        1 year ago

        it’s not my responsibility to bail them out of their problems.

        Counter argument: Yes it is. As much as any responsibility exists at all, you have a responsibility to your fellow people.

        “Well it’s not my responsibility” leads to a shittier world. And since you apparently have a degree and no debt, you can spare the energy to be better.

        Or maybe just watch “The Good Place” again.

      • Rob@lemmy.worldEnglish
        14·
        1 year ago

        No?

        • Then don’t call the police when your house gets robbed because you chose not to build the walls and doors out of nearly unbreakable titanium, build the windows out of nearly unbreakable 6 inch plexiglass, and install the best available security system in the world. I don’t want to be paying for your choices, and this is your problem now.
        • Don’t call the fire department when it burns down, either. Especially if you didn’t install a halon fire suppression system in every room and closet. Sorry for the loss of your house, neighbor, but your choices, your problem.
        • Quit driving on public roads. Getting around without using them is your problem and I don’t want to pay for it.
        • You’d better send your kids to private schools. It’s expensive, but hey, that’s your problem.
        • Fortify the hell out of your home. If we ever get invaded, I don’t want the military defending it. It would suck if it got attacked and destroyed, but that’s your problem; I’m not bailing you out.

        In fact, you know what? You should just drop out of society, go buy your own island, and declare yourself sovereign. There, you will only ever have to deal with your own choices and problems. You’ll never have responsibility for anyone else’s, and no one will have responsibility for yours.

        The rest of us will be over here enjoying something called civilization, where people join together for their mutual benefit and aid.

      • zaph@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        13·
        1 year ago

        You think you’re personally paying off other people’s student loans? Don’t bother answering you’re obviously just a troll.

      • BigMacHole@lemm.eeEnglish
        91·
        1 year ago

        What’s your opinion on bailing out Mega Corporations who didn’t responsibly save their money? Or is it ok to bail out Mega Corps but not ok to bail out your mechanic?