Jim Devine writes: >> I didn't mean to imply that being on the "dole" was a bad thing. (It >> seems a clearer term than "welfare.") In some ways, every American is >> already on the "dole." >> >> Ideally, there would be some sort of minimum yearly income. Though >> it's possible under capitalism (I believe), it's not likely given the >> current political balance. >> >> However, if the minimum yearly income gets "too high," it goes against >> the grain of a capitalist economy. Since the capitalists control both >> the government and the economy, that would cause a major reaction >> against the minimum.
Any thoughts on Charles Murrary's proposal to abolish the panoply of government programs in exchange for a payment of $10,000 to each citizen: http://www.nationalreview.com/interrogatory/qa200603270732.asp? David Shemano
