I don't like this idea of Universal Basic Income because it seems like it is one step closer to Socialism. Socialism basically doesn't work because it takes away the incentive. I get up and I move my ass every day because I am scared that I might be poor. I work hard and try new things because I think that finding success will feel good and set me apart from other people.

Take for example the extreme poor in Africa - a continent that has been constantly receiving Aid of some sort for as long as I can remember (We are the world - we are the children...). The really poor in Africa don't strive to change their lives - the deal with the struggle and wait for the next aid shipment to arrive.

If the situation with the land and water is so bad then these people need to migrate to a better place - one where they can find a future and sustain themselves. However - as long as the aid keeps rolling in - these people will not move and the cycle will continue.

I see the Universal Basic Income as the same thing. It would lead to a type of welfare class and not promote the betterment of society as a whole.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not against helping the down and out. I believe that there should be some public safety nets. But these safety nets should also not be unconditional. By that I mean that people who have a drug or alcohol problem need to address that problem whilst receiving aid from the state.

The First World is already experiencing Socialism Creep - let's not help it along with a Universal Basic Income.