Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but they should still work.

Yes, but only if they get rid of all of the current welfare system we have in place now. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives and a negative income tax as well.

Yes, and it should replace most welfare services

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people should still have to work.

Yes, but in the form of a social dividend

Yes, for those who work.

I would support universal subsidies for housing, food, water, and/or utilities.

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but only if they work.

No, unless it is exclusively for families and/or owners of government bonds.

If you were guaranteed a basic income, how would you spend your additional free time or would it change at all?

Imagine a society where your basic needs were met without working; what positive and negative effects do you think this might have on your community?

How might receiving a steady, no-strings-attached income impact your ambitions and career choices?

Can a monthly sum of money improve happiness and if so, would it change the aspects of life you currently find most fulfilling?

Without the fear of financial instability, what dreams or projects would you pursue that you might not feel able to currently?

Do you believe humans are motivated to work solely by money, or do we seek deeper meaning in our careers?

How fair is it to fund a universal income with taxes, and would it affect your view on how hard you should work or how much you should earn?

Could the promise of a universal basic income encourage innovation and risk-taking among young people, and if so, how?

Reflect on the roles of tradition and adaptability in society: would a guaranteed income represent progress or dependence?

How would the knowledge that everyone in your school receives a small income change the dynamics of your friendships and collaborations?

Yes, in the form of a Negative Income Tax to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Yes, but only in the form of a social dividend

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm their spiritual, mental, and social well-being.

yes, but under certain circumstances

Yes, and index it on productivity.

No, universal basic income would cause inflation and no net change in people's quality of life.

No, it is too much expensive.

Yes, but only for those who work and have kids.

No, rich do not need welfare.

Yes, as the automation takes over jobs, the humans will need to live.

Yes, UBI is an absolute necessity as we transition to a more automated economy

only to the disabled

No, the government should provide housing, food, and amenities to those who need it instead of letting profit-driven corporations control the flow of necessities.

Only for those who work

yes but you have to be making not enough to support your family

Yes, but at the same time no, because people will stop working and affect the economy; and yes, because it will help a lot of people who really need some economic help.

With an income cutoff - Stop making the rich richer and the poor stuck.

Yes, but in the form of an opt-in, generous "Negative Income Tax"

Only in place of existing entitlement programs.

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this shouldn't be used as a way to get out of work.

Yes, but it should replace every other form of welfare.

Yes in times of economic turmoil

Over our current system, yes I do.

Yes, but only 1,000 month a family.

Yes, but only as a replacement for most current welfare programs

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing. Only US citizens.

no everybody should be working for money not collecting money for doing nothing

Fund a dividend by creating a new excise tax on automation; but the wealthy should not qualify for this program, this would be a waste of resources.

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but this shouldn't be an excuse to not work.

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but everyone should be working.

Yes, as a temporary measure during economic downturns

Yes, as a temporary measure

People need to work for their money but I am not opposed to giving the very poor a helping hand once in a while. People should not be able to abuse this.

mostly for the poor

no, people need to be responsible

Yes, but it should not be implemented permanently

Everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing. Everyone needs to work also.

Only after eliminating all other social welfare programs. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives and a negative income tax as well.

Yes, but only for people over 18 who qualify.

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people should still work.

Only for low-income houses

Yes, but only after we get rid of the current welfare system we have in place now. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives and a negative income tax as well.

Yes, but we should abolish all other welfare programs.

how about we just make basic needs like food housing and water free

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people need to work.

Yes, but only if they get rid of all of the current welfare system we have in place now.

indifferent on this issue

Yes, but only if they get rid of all of the current welfare system we have in place now. Basic income should be designed to replace these programs and allow individuals more control in their own lives.
Also, it should be used only for those who need it, and only in a way that ensures that the money is actually going to a necessity.

No, I believe that we shouldn’t necessarily give out the money but rather provide opportunities for them to get on their feet financially and provide them with stable job opportunities.

Yes, for those who are in need, such as the elderly, disabled, families with children, the homeless, and the unemployed. However, those who are not yet working should be attending job training and skills development in order to qualify for the program.

Yes, and make sure that people have access to basic necessities (such as food, housing, etc.) for those who are in need, such as the elderly, disabled, families with children, the homeless, and the unemployed, as long as people are willing to work.

Yes, $1,000 per month for every citizen, $2,000 per month for veterans who served in peace time, and $3,000 per month for veterans who served during times of war

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but people still need to be working.

Yes, but the amount they are paid should vary based on their circumstance

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing but only if they are working or retired.

Yes, as long as they are not taking advantage of the program.

Not until other local experiments have shown they have yielded positive results and proof they don't disincentive people from working. Then, I'd be all for those Freedom Bucks.

Yes, it would diminish stress and worry, and that could lead to workers being more productive and healthy.

Yes, but only for those who need it most.

Yes, but only if those receiving it receive no other welfare.

No, this will encourage people not to work, harm economic growth, give the government more power, increase national debt, and let the communists finish taking over (especially the politicians)

I don't have much knowledge on this subject.

Yes, and abolish all welfare programs

Yes, but I'd prefer a Federal Jobs Guarantee

Yes, for those who CANNOT work.

No, but SNAP should be expanded.

Yes, however it should be based on the local cost of living and replace unemployment altogether.

I don't really know anything about that so maybe.

Yes, until they have enough to live for a few months and are able to get a stable income job.

No, but programs similar should continue to exist for the poor.

No, our country's budget simply doesn't allow for us to do that at the moment.

Not universal, but a Negative Income Tax system.

I believe they should do this but with people that don't have a lot of money to support themselves or their families and also people that are struggling economically.

No, it should be up to the state.

I would love for this to be implemented however this would plunge the nation even further into debt.

Yes, if applicants show participation in a job and economic growth

Yes, only for individuals who are senior and disabled

Yes, but adjust it for those who need it most and those who don’t

Only in the form of a negative income tax.

Yes for lower income brackets; but the wealthy should not qualify for this program, this would be a waste of resources.