Top 5 Reasons For Libertarians to Support Universal Basic Income

5. UBI could secure protection for the weakest, while promoting innovation

Imagine the creativity that could be unleashed if people had the freedom to follow their dreams. Now of course, this sounds like some extreme lefty propaganda. But consider the alternative. The current system, designed by those on the right and left alike, traps people. It becomes impossible for working members of society to follow their dreams and survive.

It is certainly possible that a potential engineer might become a musician. However, libertarianism is, if nothing else, the realization that people should follow what makes them happiest as individuals. Imposing the goals of “society” is not only impossible to quantify, but antithetical to individual freedom.

As it has been noted throughout, UBI is not perfect. In truth, there are many problems and issues that must be addressed for it to ever be considered viable. When it comes to improving lives, we should be open to the options we have. When we can do it while streamlining and trimming our monstrous leviathan, that’s just a plus.