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Originally Posted by Gr3tta_0
I freaking hate how ssi and ssdi can keep people trapped.
If you want to work, keep at it. It is really hard, but i don't have a degree and I've always managed. Oh, and I've never woked fast food. I've never had to keep track of benefits, and i can only imagine the pain in the neck that is, but i know its possible. Ive witnessed lots of people be successful at it.  |
Honestly, I wish they would just implement a basic income already for all citizens. Other countries, such as Denmark, are already doing this and the quality of life is much higher there than it is here.
Instead of giving out services like SSI to disabled people, I would fix this whole issue by giving the amount SSI pays to ALL US citizens. Those that want a career or want more than their basic necessities will work anyways and there would be less competition in the job market as well as less pressure to find a job ASAP to get your needs met. Problems like those talked about in this thread would be a non issue.
Sometimes, I think I should become a politician. If I didn't find excessive socializing so draining, I would probably get into politics.