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by earthshot 2272 days ago
^ this is a strong argument for a 100% estate tax, as well as for exceptionally high capital gains taxes.

After all, people with inherited wealth or unearned income will have no incentive to work otherwise. A such, we MUST strip them of their assets so that they may become productive parts of society.

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How have I heard probably thousands of arguments about this topic and never heard this formulation? Brilliant!