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No one deserves to be alive, except perhaps by virtue of being alive in that everyone deserves the converse: not to have life taken from them.
You had millions of possible brothers and sisters who didn't make it. You were just the lucky one.
And, of course, earn a living means make enough to support yourself, and others if you choose. Nothing to do with what is inferred and also not something everyone can do.
So if someone isnt able to work than what?
Society should care for and provide for people who really can't work, as most civilised societies do.
Who "really can't work" in your opinion?
I don't work. Every few months I'll really put in the effort and throw the applications in but nobody wants to hire me at this point. I'll get demotivated and accept my couch surfing lifestyle again. The times I have had a job, they've not lasted long either.
You ask my friends if I'm disabled and you'll get mixed answers. I personally don't see myself as such, but I am very defiant and not particularly skilled.
Many people would say I've "chosen" to be unemployed (I don't see it that way, but many people do)
Do I deserve to have my needs met? Healthcare, food, water, shelter?
I think a functioning state, not the US, would assign you some sort of work. I don’t know your exact situation, but it sounds like you’re capable enough. Based on what you’re saying in this one comment at least. I’m not going to pry for details, but it’s possible that something is preventing you from completing tasks. I think whatever it is can be worked around though. Should be able to find you some way of contributing at a pace you can handle.
Unfortunately I feel this is still a slippery slope and one that also even AES haven't been very good at handling. Who decides what is "some way of contributing"? Is community work, emotional support, spreading knowledge about a hobby, some form of art a "valid" way to "earn one's living"? And how much of those you would have to do? What happens if you are hindered? Who decides?
I think without a post-scarcity (or severely degrowth) economy, these will stay hard to find a common ground on.