The article discusses the controversial nature of the estate tax in the U.S., often derogatorily referred to as the "death tax" by Republicans. It emphasizes the inherent conflict between the principles of inheritance, which fosters inequality, and the ideals of fair competition and equality of opportunity. The author proposes a modified version of Monopoly to illustrate this concept, whereby successful players pass their assets to a randomly selected player in subsequent games, highlighting the privilege of inherited wealth and prompting reflection on the fairness of such practices in real life.
Inheritance provides unfair advantages that contradict the principles of competition and equality. To illustrate this, we've created a version of Monopoly to demonstrate these disparities.
The first game is played normally, but the winner's possessions are inherited by a randomly chosen player in subsequent games, mimicking real-world inheritance.
Critics of the estate tax argue it hinders personal freedom, yet inheritance often creates systemic inequities that limit fair competition among individuals.
To feel the unfairness of inheritance, one can play a modified Monopoly where wealth is transferred, challenging the notion of earned success through merit.
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