UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.
  • PizzasDontWearCapes@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I would suggest we defer what the middle ground or success factors look like to the people running and studying programs like this

    Beyond individual success, a certain amount spent to help people off the streets helps a lot of other people too.

    And it’s not like sleeping out in the elements doesn’t have costs to the towns with homeless people. Healthcare still needs to be given to people living out in the elements. And security needs and expenditures increase as well.

    • cricket97@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I would suggest we defer what the middle ground or success factors look like to the people running and studying programs like this

      Nah I think i’ll keep having my own opinions instead of blindly trusting “experts”. There is a lot of money in the addiction biz, and you don’t make money off of a recovered addict. I am unwilling to fund someones addiction for their entire life. It’s easy to be a functional addict when everyone else is footing the bill. I don’t think temporary improvement of conditions is indicative of much.