Inheritance should be heavily taxed

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The self-made man is a myth that justifies inequality

Governments should borrow for infrastructure during recessions even with high public debt

Capital gains should face the same tax rates as work income

Reducing inequality matters more than increasing average income

Everyone should receive a universal basic income

Meritocracy is a myth

Large inheritances should be taxed more heavily than earned income

Countries should tax large fortunes annually, not only on sale or inheritance

Governments should subsidize domestic production of essential goods even when imports are cheaper

Buying luxury goods mainly to display status is morally wrong

Religious organizations should receive no tax exemptions denied to secular organizations

Public arts funding should disregard whether the work offends taxpayers

Governments should tax vacant homes to encourage renting or selling

Tourism in places of extreme poverty is exploitative even when residents earn income

Land value should be taxed more heavily than buildings and improvements

Failing large banks should enter bankruptcy rather than receive taxpayer bailouts

Blocking taxpayer-funded presidential advertisements without proving electoral intent exceeds federal judicial authority

Wealthy people have a moral obligation to give away most of their money

Rich people deserve their wealth

A growing economy is not a success if younger generations cannot build a secure life