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Originally Posted by jayswin

Wealth redistribution will likely be forced onto every western nation in the future. We can do it less painfully in the near future or really painfully later.

I've been saying the same thing about Pension Reform but nobody wants to hear it.

Its not a problem until its a calamity.

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

I'm fine with someone being rewarded for their hard work. I can even accept their children getting to reap some of those rewards. But the ultra-rich often leave enough money for generation after generation to live in luxury.

I'm not sure letting the government take a chunk of it is the best option. I'd prefer to give incentives towards donating to good causes as Bill Gates has. Fund health and education initiatives the prevent disease and poverty to level the playing field. If people insist on being greedy then you can lay an estate tax on them.

Sounds like a certain guy who just got re-elected so I'm pretty sure we wont have to worry about it. He's especially invested in making sure that doesnt happen.