Why Arguing over the Morality of Basic Income is a Waste of Time

Daniel G. Jennings
5 min readOct 8, 2018

The arguments over the morality of basic income are a waste of time because the public already accepts the concept.

To explain, every day, state, local, and national governments giveaway vast amounts of goods, services, and cash. For example, most local governments in the United States operate free public parks and libraries.

In addition, almost all the roads, highways, freeways, and trails in the United States are free for any driver, hiker, walker, or cyclist to use. Beyond that, almost all…

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Daniel G. Jennings

Daniel G. Jennings is a writer who lives and works in Colorado. He is a lifelong history buff who is fascinated by stocks, politics, and cryptocurrency.