The article argues that conservative critiques of welfare should similarly extend to inheritance. Politicians like Lindsey Graham and Donald Trump emphasize that welfare creates a disincentive to work. This raises questions about inherited wealth, as the same arguments about moral character and dependency apply. Many conservatives view inherited wealth as enabling a lack of personal effort, thereby contradicting their principles. The article suggests that reforming inheritance systems may align better with conservative values about self-reliance and productivity, pointing to historical debates about the ethical implications of inherited wealth.
Conservatives advance the view that welfare harms moral character and creates dependency; thus, if taken seriously, similar arguments should apply to inheritance.
Senator Lindsey Graham’s argument against public financial relief exemplifies the conservative view that welfare incentivizes work avoidance, implying inheritance could similarly disincentivize effort.
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