The idea of using cash instead of vouchers has gotten a boost from successful pandemic aid programs, as well as from dozens of basic income experiments around the country. Philadelphia is already testing this, giving cash directly to 300 renters. The federal government is now exploring that on a far bigger scale.
He says a key goal of cash is getting people housed faster. So one big challenge will be how to carry out inspections without slowing down the lease process. One option could be a self-inspection.
“We might have a checklist and say ‘these are the things I’m looking for.’ It may be that I move in with cash and then after I’ve moved in, the agency comes and does an inspection,” McCabe says. And maybe that inspection is done remotely over video.
They’ve tried before, look it up.
It doesn’t have to be. Bringing healthcare costs down by nationalizing it would be a start. Also, UBI and Social Security are going to compliment each other, so there is a lot of overlap. Again, I think we’re just going to disagree. This is my last comment.
Fair, have a great day. I do recommend reading more about it when you get a chance, maybe you’ll change your mind.