People who are forced to work at jobs they hate, desperate to keep that job even though it robs them of life-force more than it pays them in money, who nevertheless need it because it is the only way to survive, are in a very real way not free.

Mar 25, 2021 · 11:35 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
I’d argue that if you don’t at least try to be your own boss you are willingly giving up your own freedom. As an author, surely you understand this.
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I do understand this. That’s the point. I do understand how fortunate I am, and that there’s no reason why everyone should not have the opportunities afforded me.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
This describes most people in the world.
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It describes many people in the world, that is true. But it’s unnecessary and inexcusable when they’re citizens of the richest country.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Change jobs. Educate for better skills. We all make choices.
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There are tens of millions of people in this country for whom that is not an option.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
As opposed to?
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As opposed to a free world class education starting in preschool and going through either a 4 yr college or best technical school in the world, plus free healthcare. Then people are set up to win as long as they’re willing to work hard.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Welcome to real life.
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Exactly why we need UBI!
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