The social welfare system in capitalistic countries is designed to provide only the smallest of benefits to force people into a cheap labor pool to benefit the oligarchs.
Universal Basic Income programs work in raising the quality of life for citizens and decreasing the incidence and prevalence of other social problems so in the long run not only provide dignity to people but also save the taxpayers money for having to fund other remedial services for problems fueled by poverty.
Most Americans don't understand how the system works. Keeping people poor, is good for business who then can obtain cheap labor. The Republicans have advocated for work requirements of social benefits such as Medicaid even when people are unable to work. It is cruel, and robs human beings from their sense of worth and dignity.
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