Because this argument has a strong personal effect on everyone living in this country. The side that argues against an estate tax is essentially arguing on behalf of a small percentage of the population.
I'm just wondering if some very intelligent and influential people on this forum are taking a position that is self damaging because of a certain political bent, or because they enjoy the argument itself.
I don't see this as being about the reach of government, or ownership of property at all. Is there a number that would make both sides happy, as opposed to a black and white argument? How about a 20M exemption? That should be enough of a leg up for any child of the privileged few.
And they would still get a large portion of the taxed amount as well.
Is this an all or nothing argument? I kind of feel that the cross section of CP users can solve this issue in one day where it would take years or decades for our elected officials.
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