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[–] javasux 15 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I think the biggest problem with these kind of calculations is that you can't just take money from someone, regardless of your opinion of them or how they obtained so much wealth.

You can, actually! The easiest way is by force, sometimes lethal.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_(penalty)

After all, that would mean that the government/whoever's in power could just as quickly take your money too. Assuming you want an equal society.

Once I have over a billion dollars, then they could and I would understand. They already take poor peoples' money all the time, and sometimes kill them, directly or indirectly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_forfeiture_in_the_United_States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States