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Re:The U.K. closed a tax loophole for the global rich, now t... by lapphi on Saturday July 19, 2025 @06:52PM (#44620193)
Very unmeritocratic society if you can just win by inheriting half of 20 billion dollars.
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Re:The U.K. closed a tax loophole for the global rich, now t... by 9cb14c1ec0 on Saturday July 19, 2025 @06:59PM (#44620255)
Why would I care if someone inherits billions of dollars. I'm going to go on enjoying my life, rather than wasting it being upset someone else has more than me.
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Re:The U.K. closed a tax loophole for the global rich, now t... by sundaeofshock on Saturday July 19, 2025 @07:06PM (#44620298)
Because all that wealth gives the person an outsized ability to influence government. See the 2024 US election cycle for numerous examples.
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