Ken Deboer <barlaz...@gmail.com> wrote:
> My calculations (as an amateur) are based on about $2000/month per > household. Assuming 90 percent of 115 million US households would need it, > that would amount to roughly $2.5 trillion needed annually. At present, > direct Government outlay for basic 'welfare' programs is at minimum $.5 T, > much of which would be 'saved'. > That does not include Social Security, $0.7 T. The plans I have seen eliminate Social Security and also welfare. $2,000/month per household would be more than the average Social Security benefit, which is $1,300. I think $2,000 is too much to start with, given today's technology. - Jed
