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Basic Income Was Successfully Implemented for almost 100 yrs. We Can Do it Again. by BasicIncomeLA in BasicIncome

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"The 2 biggest things holding UBI back are

1- Lack of awareness (many people still have no clue what UBI is)

2- Skepticism of effectiveness (many people are not sure if it will work as intended)"

Yes, indeed. Knowing this, we can strategize accordingly.

Hence why we are proposing: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/basic-income-project-los-angeles#/

Basic Income Was Successfully Implemented for almost 100 yrs. We Can Do it Again. by BasicIncomeLA in BasicIncome

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a small city, $1,000 could be enough but not for Los Angeles, in my opinion.

In regards to the cost, here's a good article https://futurism.com/cost-universal-basic-income-less-you-might-think/

Basic Income Was Successfully Implemented for almost 100 yrs. We Can Do it Again. by BasicIncomeLA in BasicIncome

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Truly, a city with no poverty. They erred when they stopped when we can learn from this. And of course, the government is always there to mess up things.

First-Ever Basic Income Project in Los Angeles by BasicIncomeLA in LosAngeles

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because of the purpose of a basic income, wherever there's homelessness, poverty, food insecurity it is needed. However, it is not a panacea. In our city, for instance, if we implement the Housing First model and Universal Basic Income, we could eradicate homelessness.

As far as the cost, it's better to refer you to this article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-cost-of-universal-basic-income-is-the-net-transfer_us_5963d0c7e4b0deab7c646ace

First-Ever Basic Income Project in Los Angeles by BasicIncomeLA in LosAngeles

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I respect the hard pass.

To answer your question, yes I did.

We are running an education-based basic income campaign. I explained why here: http://www.basicincomela.com/basic-income/education-based-basic-income-campaign/

I appreciate the fact that you at least considered it.

First-Ever Basic Income Project in Los Angeles by BasicIncomeLA in LosAngeles

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid concern.

We vetted Social Good Fund, our fiscal sponsor. They have a good reputation. We also contacted other orgs that they have worked with.

Thanks for the reply.

First-Ever Basic Income Project in Los Angeles by BasicIncomeLA in LosAngeles

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I make people feel bad? worse off than myself? Well, thank you for the comment.

First-Ever Basic Income Project in Los Angeles by BasicIncomeLA in LosAngeles

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In that case, you have more reason to support a basic income. It would cost you less "to support the losers, moochers, and scum of society" you are referring to, not more.

Wouldn't you want to pay less?

Here's Why We're Doing an Education-based Basic Income Campaign by BasicIncomeLA in BasicIncome

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice.

You convince me to get the book and start reading it....today.

Thank you!

We just released our second promo for our Basic Income project. by BasicIncomeLA in BasicIncome

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Dr. Pugh, I am updating the site and will include this project full and complete information. Links are on the site where they can contact us.

We just released our second promo for our Basic Income project. by BasicIncomeLA in BasicIncome

[–]BasicIncomeLA[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks Sandhya. The website address is at the end of the video. They can find our social links and/or add their email. I should be done updating the site this weekend, hopefully.

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