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acchow on March 22, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: It Is Time For Basic Income

Furthermore, we expect others to work and respect them based on what they do.

I believe that a basic income may make life easier, but it will make it all that much harder to reach equality of respect, equality of dignity.

jsmeaton on March 22, 2014 [–]

There's no dignity in being homeless, or even working 2-3 jobs without weekends just to keep your family from starving.

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