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ashkankiani
656 days ago
Make an exemption for a primary residence. Everything else can go. Stop letting people hoard wealth like dragons.
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alasdair_
656 days ago
There is already a 13.something million dollar exception. If the house is worth more than that it should be taxed anyway.
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sangnoir
656 days ago
Without a cap, overpriced 8- or 9-figure residences will themselves become the vehicle of wealth transfer, rather than irrevocable trusts.
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ashkankiani
653 days ago
Make a cap on the value of house. What do people need $100 million stupid ugly houses for anyway. None of these billionaires have good taste anyway.
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bigstrat2003
656 days ago
No. People have a right to their property, including wealth.
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Thorrez
656 days ago
We're talking about what happens when someone dies. The estate tax already exists. Is that a violation of the right?
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o11c
656 days ago
Is it that common for people to hoard dragons?
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smsm42
656 days ago
No, you have to be very wealthy to afford one.
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dllthomas
656 days ago
I have twelve.
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