Sorry, Mamzelle, but I can’t agree. By what right would we propose to tax wealth? That violates the very foundations of our republic and its protections of life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and of property. It bugs me to hear the stupid things the Uber Wealthy (Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Hollyweirdoes, etc.) say, but that doesn’t justify taking their property. And while it would represent a huge one-time transfer, it really is stealing the “seed corn” of future growth.
No, that’s not an idea to be promoted. The Death Tax is bad enough as it is, assuming it comes back in a few years.
Gates/Buffett/Spielberg---they start patronizing, meddling 501c3's "philanthropies" to work mischief in people's lives. Take their wealth, prevent the pernicious "charities" --and build a few aircraft carriers.
Another reason to try it--they'd SHUT UP.