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		daenz on May 21, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Policy punishes disabled people who save more than... I thought one of the big benefits of UBI was that it does away with all other social programs? Are you saying that is no longer the case?

lotsofpulp on May 21, 2022 [–]

I do not think that is possible, assuming society wants ro provide greater assistance to those with certain disadvantages, such as disabilities.

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