In a public square in Berlin, Ralph Boes can be found sitting at a table. Anyone who would like to can speak to Boes, who will then explain his protest of the current German welfare system. Boes demands a “livable income”, a guaranteed minimum income that can provide enough for everyone to meet their needs. Germany’s welfare sanctions mean that if an individual refuses a job, regardless of the circumstances, they lose their welfare benefits. Boes believes that this policy of sanctions fundamentally sacrifices the dignity of the individual. Boes has been on strike since July 1, and plans to continue his strike to educate people about the basic income.
For more information on Boes and his ideas, visit Boes website
, or the Tumblr page
dedicated to his efforts.
I wonder what would happen if, in each city and town across our little world, at least one person would follow his example and do what Boas is doing.
Next week is Basic Income Week. What are you doing to promote awareness of people in need?
Patrick Wehner from German Network Basic Income has interviewed Ralph Boes on Wednesday. Today is his 83rd Hunger Day!
English translation of interview:
http://basicincomeweek.org/interview-with-ralph-boes-i-am-being-hungered/