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		yboris on July 30, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Universal Basic Income is Capitalism 2.0 To get a little off topic, a huge benefit I see is poor people would be less at the mercy of abuse. Currently, women can be stuck in abusive relationships which are challenging to escape. Having a reliable stream of incoming money can help then run away.

balop2 on July 30, 2020 [–]

Men can be stuck in abusive relationships as well. Xanthippe is a thing since the dawn of time.

But I agree, abolish alimony and let UBI take care of that, so both spouses can freely go their own way if desired.

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