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Are there historical examples of this ever happening in any significant numbers? This idea that people en masse just won't work and live off of the state where opportunities for work are reasonably available seems more like a boogeyman than a real thing. (obviously, if work is not really available, I can see this happening, but I wouldn't describe the people unable to find work as "leisurely" in that case)

How much is "none"? Exactly $0.00? Can someone who donates $0.01 to the government every year vote?

“I need the world to comfort my fears”

You’re correct. A society filled with people with this view can’t work