ChristianKl comments on Open Thread for January 8 - 16 2014 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ChristianKl 08 January 2014 04:03:43PM *  7 points [-]

There is also the issue of side effects. Forcibly equalizing income (or wealth) has been tried. Many times.

I don't think he advocates equalizing. It's more an argument for unconditional basic income policies. Even Milton Friedman made proposals that went in that direction.

Comment author: drethelin 08 January 2014 10:40:28PM 1 point [-]

yeah I think forcible equalization is terrible but the fact remains that you gotta get money from SOMEONE for government spending and the rich have way more of it.

Comment author: CellBioGuy 09 January 2014 12:21:32AM 1 point [-]

And are hurt FAR less by its removal.