Originally posted by Vargabsolutely one of the most ignorant things i've heard in a while.
I've heard some people suggest that all inheritance should be banned.
The argument was that nobody should have a natural advantage in life because of how well their parents (or distant ancestors) did for themselves. Everybody should have the same start in life and, obviously, the same opportunity.
At first glance this seems aimed at aristocratic, old money ty ...[text shortened]... eed any property. I suppose the proponents of the idea see that as a good thing.
Any thoughts?