In principal I like the idea of a basic income as well, but I too wonder about what services&#x2F;assistance it will replace. For example SNAPS&#x2F;food stamps would seem to be a prime candidate.<p>But I wonder (and this is an honest question) are we, as a society, really (practically, politically, and philosophically) going to take a hard line with someone that lost their check at the local casino - and tell them &quot;tough luck, sounds like a hungry few weeks ahead&quot;?