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In reply to the discussion: Do you support Universal Basic Income? [View all]jorgevlorgan
(10,013 posts)2. I would prefer the total cost of living, but that is without thinking through the practical
applications of doing so. I am pleased so far with the results of this poll. Very cool!
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I would prefer the total cost of living, but that is without thinking through the practical
jorgevlorgan
Jul 2020
#2
Exactly. Different levels of quality of life make that a tough task to fulfill
jorgevlorgan
Jul 2020
#44
i support $750 to $1,000 a month. My Social Security is only $800.00 a month. That is all.
trueblue2007
Jul 2020
#38
Yes, but I don't know enough about the specifics to judge between your two "yes" options
gollygee
Jul 2020
#3
How in the world would you calculate everyone's total cost of living?
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jul 2020
#14
You don't. You set a floor income level - that is the UBI - everyone gets that.
Voltaire2
Jul 2020
#19