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Re:Who died and left the US $7B? by cperciva on Wednesday October 09, 2024 @02:32AM (#41785105)
[inheritance] serves no purpose in a society based on improving the lives of the entire population

I would say that society is served well by the ability of widows to inherit and not be left destitute. Similarly for minor children.

If you're talking specifically about inheritance by adult children, I agree the arguments in favour are weaker.

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Re:Who died and left the US $7B? by kelseyfrog on Wednesday October 09, 2024 @11:22AM (#41788853)
Is there no system which can provide for widows and minor children yet isn't able to be taken advantage of by the hyperwealthy?
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