I wrote:
I think even in a society of guaranteed income, we would see most people working to better themselves. STATUS and the desire to care for a family is so important to us primates. And a guaranteed income would be SO nice for college students(right?).
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Mike Lorrey replied:
>I suppose that is why so many Alaskans work to become >better drinkers...
Hey!, the winters are long and dark around here! And some people are just not good at finding alternative things to do which are both positive and fun.
Actually, a lot of our heavy drinkers are immigrants from Texas and Oklahoma. But, in their case they are probably just really homesick, with all the fond memories of getting drunk with their families back home! ; )
best wishes,
John : )
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