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To: Elroy who wrote (286662)	5/4/2006 2:26:34 AM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1575784

Elroy, But I don't think his kid "deserves" to be in that position when Bill dies, and I certainly don't think his grandkids "deserve" much at all ($10 million seems like plenty per grandkid). Unearned wealth is counter to the idea of prosperity based on individual merit. How about the "wealth" of having the Gates' family name? Can't take that away from them. Tenchusatsu

To: Elroy who wrote (286662)	5/4/2006 9:42:47 AM
From: bentway	Respond to of 1575784

"But I don't think his kid "deserves" to be in that position when Bill dies, and I certainly don't think his grandkids "deserve" much at all" Bill Gates agrees with you: " RIKI: You've made it known that you haven't left a dime in your will for any children you might have. Is that because you're cheap? BILL: No, it's an insurance policy. This way, my children won't blow my brains out for the $17 billion inheritance. You ever hear of the Menendez brothers?" elsop.com I do too. I think the "death tax" should be 100%, and every child should start on a more even playing field in America. Who BETTER to tax than the dead? Only their whining children are around to complain. The children of the rich would have STILL benefited while their parents lived, as much as their parents felt they deserved. Who needs Paris Hiltons?