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HoozOnTop

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You make a reasonable argument, but I think there is a better argument


on the other side.

The entire country benefits when each generation has to work hard; otherwise, many talents may be wasted since trust funds tend to reduce productivity.

It also runs against the notion of a *somewhat* level playing field when you're born. The playing field is already heavily tilted with very different levels of wealth and education. Why accentuate that further?

It is not to our advantage to create a permanent wealthy class. Even with the estate tax, the folks subject to it are doing fine and a lot of wealth is transferred between generations. What's the need to give them a big windfall?

(In response to this post by hoolstoptheheels)

Posted: 09/17/2017 at 4:37PM



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