WinterBorn
Diamond Member
You are confused. Means tested welfare is a social safety net not a capital safety net like UC can be, with equal protection of the laws.All you are doing is trying to remake UC into welfare. No, UC cannot solve simple poverty, because the program costs more for what benefits it provides.
Welfare is more efficient. If you refuse to work, you should apply for welfare.
The social safety net is what is required. It is to make sure no one perishes from poverty. It does not try to make sure people can live middleclass lives without working.