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We can borrow it, probably 600 billion, and they can stay home and not get infected / infect others. Most of the people will just spend the money paying their bills and it all goes back into the system.
Tax unrealized capital gains over $5 million a little bit to pay for it.
Killing 3 birds with one stone.
oldtime dfl_er
(6,930 posts)Actually I like this idea.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)backtoblue
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(25,896 posts)stopbush
(24,376 posts)And will the $3000 be tax free? Will it be a gift or a loan that needs repaying?
DanieRains
(4,619 posts)Repaid by the folks that have the 50 Trillion that got a tax cut paid for by laying off the pandemic response team.
Fair?
lunasun
(21,646 posts)I think its needed right now for people who already are being hit financially and not getting sick pay or unemployment .
It would be nice to give everybody incentives to stay home but will they take the money and run out to a casino or have a big party is my concern
also does everyone need it ? If not ,how will requirements be laid out Job loss income level current health or age ?
SammyWinstonJack
(44,129 posts)sure could use it when/if said restaurant shuts down. He won't be using for anything but rent and living expenses.
lunasun
(21,646 posts)not stay away from large gatherings after pleas to the public to comply . Probably for at least 2 weeks Bars too
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demtenjeep
(31,997 posts)I am more fortunate than others-I am salary