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Submitted by Scott Santens, Moderator of /r/basicincome on Reddit and Founder of The BIG Patreon Creator Pledge in Government & Elections Dec. 10, 2014, 6:22 p.m. 1

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#1946

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Federally decriminalize all drug consumption. Sentence convicted drug dealers to life in prison. Further, offer a federal bounty of $100,000 to any informant whose cooperation and testimony leads to the conviction of the dealer. This new federal fund would be funded through an increase in corporate income tax. Once dealers are on the run we can turn our focus to helping addicts regain control of their lives.

Submitted by Kyle in Society & Community Dec. 30, 2014, 2:37 a.m. 1

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#1946

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We should help those jobless who have good ideas create co-operative, worker owned businesses, so we not only help them get jobs, but improve the economy, and turn the business climate in America away from bottom-line, non-nationalist corporations, to companies with a vested interest in 1)their workers' well-being, 2) the country's economic welfare.

Submitted by Dorlinda C. from CA in Economy & Jobs Jan. 9, 2015, 3:50 a.m.

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#1946

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Federal Funding for the study for a cure for the rare disease of NMO. Doctors are "flying by the seat of their pants" on this one. Basically they treat it with Chemo therapy periodically to kill the bad cells when they return which in my family is about every 9 months. This is not the answer for this very painful disease which paralyzed my family member and while their have been some gains in use of arms, the patient still cannot walk and it has been three years.

Submitted by None in Health Dec. 11, 2014, 12:58 a.m.

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A long term rather futeristic long-term solution to the jobs and energy issue. Let's Solve Problems Rather Than Spout Rhetoric - SOLVING THE ENERGY DILEMMA AND REVIVING OUR SPACE PROGRAMS See link for details:

Submitted by Richard N. Cox in Economy & Jobs Dec. 28, 2014, 6:50 p.m.

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To be confirmed for lifetime tenure, a Supreme Court nominee must receive an affirmative vote of three fifths of the Senate (two thirds for Chief Justice nominees). Nominees failing to receive that level of confirmation in the Senate will serve for the duration of the President's term.

Submitted by Terry Allen in Government & Elections Jan. 4, 2015, 8:39 p.m.

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#1946

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Eliminate inheritance tax rates. Tax inheritances at the same rates as income from work.

Submitted by cjo30080 in Taxes & Budget Dec. 10, 2014, 2:35 p.m.

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Stop taxing wages as income. My wages are an equal trade of my time and talent for cash. If I invest my money in a business, paying wages, etc. and I get a return, that is called income. See a Schedule C or F IRS for income and you will see what a business can deduct vs your personal income tax.

Submitted by Woody Thomas in Taxes & Budget Dec. 10, 2014, 6:53 p.m.

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