Free money. For everyone. For everyone. THAT is what the term “universal” mean. Everyone gets the money.
Government gives you a check every month. You don’t have to do anything. All of your basic necessities are covered. Food, shelter, clothing, water, heat, Sounds great, right?
Well, the person who controls the flow of money can turn off that money at any time. Just like that. If its the government, then you better stay on its good side. Do whatever it asks of you. Get injected with whatever the government wants to inject into you. Be a good citizen. Inform on your neighbour.
Every aspect of your life can and will be monitored. Where you go. Who you talk to. Who are your friends. Your family.
All your purchases will be logged. Don’t cause any trouble. Tow the party line.
Don’t cause any trouble. Hmmm….all of this sounds a lot like Orwell’s 1984.
Trudeau has already shown that a government is not afraid to shut off access to bank accounts. China has already shown it is not afraid to restrict travel for political critics.
You might want to keep your job AND collect the UBI.