I’ve long been a champion of Basic Income. As we head towards an uncertain future where automation and offshoring becomes the norm, we need more safeguards to protect the most vulnerable members in our society. Instead of paternalistic welfare programs, full of bureaucracy and central planning, the idea of putting money directly in the pockets … Continue reading Forget Basic Income – we need Guaranteed Employment
As far as heart wrenching stories go, this surely has to be one. Boeing, despite record profits, is arm-twisting its hometown into giving away massive tax breaks; an incredible figure of $8.7 Billion, amounting to 10% of its entire company value. Having obtained that, it is now forcing its machinist union to accept deep wage … Continue reading A Great Society Takes Care Of Its Own
The past year has been a sobering experience in the dark side of society. I started as a volunteer in CASA, thinking I could make a difference in the lives of underprivileged kids. A year later, one of my youths is still in a dysfunctional situation with severe psychological problems. The other has what it … Continue reading Parents Need to Take More Responsibility For Their Kids
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