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NightingaleMD posted...

The legislators that oversee the funding of these treatment programs noticed and rephrased it differently: 90% of funding is wasted.

Now all the funding goes to prevention. The logic is more money can be spent on preventing abuse and addiction with better outcomes.

Which is, by the way, I think true. However it leaves the current addicts holding the bag. I'm not aware of a solution here.

Its funny you mention this particular thing, because I generally agree with the notion of Prevent a fire instead of trying to put one out.

Its why I personally dont agree with student loan forgiveness, for example. I think its too short sighted of a fix. The actual problem isnt being resolved. Its trying to put out a fire that already exists.

I agree it comes down to personal belief though. I personally believe UBI is a preventative measure, and while not everyone will make use of it for their own sake, I think it would overall improve the lives of people positively.

I get your concerns though, reading your points.

I definitely aint arrogant enough to claim UBI will 100% work, but Id be willing to risk it is all.