The latest socialist fantasy is “universal basic income;” it simply titillates them with dreams of universal control of incomes. Most Americans just want a level playing field, but Socialists are certain average folks cannot compete much less prosper. Therefore, they covet universal power to give everyone the same score.
Proponents promote universal basic income as a comprehensive safety net for everyone. Instead of myriad benefit programs to care for the masses; they believe they will liberate the masses with no strings attached monthly incomes. Spend it anyway you like. They tell...