Basic income is given to everyone, not just the poor and/or unemployed.
It's actually a very good idea, supported by people all across the political spectrum. You should read up on it before dismissing it.
It's actually a very good idea, supported by people all across the political spectrum. You should read up on it before dismissing it.
Worse still, the way in which these people are currently given the money makes it economically idiotic for them to go and find a small amount of work, since they'd often end up getting less money overall, so they're trapped in this life of which you don't approve.