You come from a kind place and I acknowledge that but IMHO, you may be overestimating the IQ of at last 50% of the citizenry.<p>I border a poor neighbor in Los Angeles; their goals and aspirations are quite different then the readers on this site.<p>Problems with keeping their kids in school, gangs and teen pregnancy come to mind as the most important issues. It would not be hyperbole to say that a high percentage of this class can&#x27;t name the three branches of government, the mayor of the city, let alone the governor, or their Congress member.<p>A basic income may provide shelter and food but they all ready have that via section 8 housing and EBT cards. What they really want is a &quot;job ticket&quot; to the middle class.