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Originally Posted by woj
they weren't working JUST for their healthcare, they were working for both paycheck + healthcare...
... and besides, what's wrong with working for something you want/need? clearly the people in question are able to work, but they will choose not to... why should society pay for something the people in question have ability to earn themselves?
I don't understand this socialist utopia bullshit... it's one thing to help those that are not able to survive without help... but it makes zero sense to help those who are able to earn what they want/need...
maybe I'm just a cold asshole, but it just doesn't seem right that my neighbor who is in perfectly good shape and is able to work will quit her job to pursue some hobby, while I'll be left with the bill to pay for her healthcare...
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Rather than debate every single point you just made, I'll play devil's advocate, just for the fun of it....
When you imagine a technological future filled with robots and endless automation, do you see 8 billion people working longer hours for less, or do you see humanity having an easier time of it, and working shorter hours, with all of their needs covered?
To me, the only benefit from job-killing automation and technological advancements, would be to benefit and simplify MY life, and the lives of future generations.
Americans work more hours than most people on the planet, and have much less time to enjoy life.
There are two possible futures. One is set-up with a ruling minority stealing everyone's wealth while destroying the planet, and the other is much closer to a "utopian socialist society" as you seem to detest.
We are a socialist/capitalist society right now, but the balance is changing fast, and not for the better.
Maybe you're angry because you work TOO MUCH?