I prefer capitalism, but with a human face, and a broad
safety net including:
* universal health care
* the right to some level of minimal housing
* the right to first-rate education for all - including
university education
Yes, bringing everyone in would do a lot to make everyone
feel included, and reduce the jungle atmosphere we are
developing.
There would still be rich, middle-class, and people of modest incomes - but if you got really sick, lost your job, etc. - you would know that you would not be without options.
A negative income tax, which pays more than current unemployment, and does not expire, would also be good IMO.
The Nixon admin. first proposed this, I think.
A minimum income level for all - I think it's time has come.
With healthcare benefits, etc.
Now, most people will want to strive for much more than
the minimum - but it is there as a base anyway. |
