Quote:
Originally Posted by Solecismic
In 200 years, $172 trillion won't be what it is today.
The estate tax exists because the government is too large.
|
Sure, but even conservative investments well outpace inflation historically. Just look at Trump's wealth and realize he could have gotten the same gains or more from an index fund. The point that wealth can become destabilizing to a nation is still true. And, despite what you said, that's the theoretical foundation of an estate tax.
I'm so old I remember when conservatives favored a stable government. Now they're all, grr grr burn it down!