• Abyssian@lemmy.world
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    21 days ago

    No. It’s a stupid idea. A one time check isn’t the benefit it seems. The money should be used for genuine universal healthcare and affordable housing.

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      21 days ago

      I believe the headline says yearly, not one time. Also this is money from billionaires. You’re right, this plan isn’t perfect, so the billionaires should keep it instead.

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        21 days ago

        Taxing billionaires and corporations is a great thing, but 12k per family is nothing. That’s someone needing dentures, or any medical issue worse than a sprained ankle. It’s not enough for many of them, even with the insurance it’s also not enough to cover.