alt Hacker NewsWhat we need is to cap all wealth at $200k. Any more than that and it is 100% taxed away. Inequality is the number one problem. And it should apply to unrealized gains as well. E.g. houses should not be more than $100k. And if you have a beneficial interest in something it should count as owning the whole thing. The taxes should be distributed to the poorest.
Of course if you oppose this you are wealthy and are a money hoarder. Inequality is the number one problem.
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Ehehe look how downvoted you are - which literally proves the point.
Humans are a bunch of greedy selfish tribal bastards, aren't we?
Don't worry, I've had similar down voting whenever I've suggested that owning more than one home in a broken housing market shouldn't be allowed.
People make noises about being all in this together but will work against it actually happening, especially Americans (see: your tragic healthcare system).
Actually laughable that in 2026 we could automate most if not all basic human needs to the point that they're free. But you know, we don't.
I agree with you 100% at least in spirit, I don't think any such simplistic solution would function.
That being said the current system desperately needs balance changes to nerf the stacking buffs from having money. It should be the opposite, the more money you have the harder it should be for you to get any additional money, and this difficulty curve should be asymptotic.
I agree in principle, but I think the limit should be $1 million. You get to be a millionaire but that's it. Enough money to live well, but not enough to run a pedophile island. Not enough to purchase a government. Not enough to be above the law. Certainly not enough to keep you from working and entirely alienate you from the human condition if you do want to live well.
Why 200k? Why not 100k? Or just $10. Let's just burn all the money, that way our problems will be solved for sure.
It doesn't feel like you’ve thought through the nuances and implications of this policy, and the tone makes me think you don’t really want to.