Apr 16, 2014

Opinion: What if the government guaranteed you an income? - CNN.com

Opinion: What if the government guaranteed you an income? - CNN.com: By David R. Wheeler
April 14, 2014
"First, the bad news: Even if the economy improves, middle-class career paths will continue to disappear as globalization and technological innovation render more jobs obsolete."
Citizens should stop believing in the "pie in the sky" promise of full employment (with good jobs, of course).
"Now, the good news: The fear, stress and humiliation caused by unemployment (and underemployment) can be alleviated with a simple solution.
And now, the even-better news: This simple solution is starting to find backers on both sides of the political spectrum."
Yes, the only solution is the citizen dividend or universal basic income. By the way, it is not the government giving you an income. It is the government returning you your confiscated citizen dividend.

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