I think we've about exhausted this topic and will leave you with my original point and final comments.
In spite of all the so-called "unfairness" of the estate tax and "punishment" of the rich, we have massive budget deficits and there's a growing gap in the disparity between the super-rich and everyone else in our society. Here, I'm stating facts, not making a value judgments.
If you're really interested in this issue, you can visit
Responsible Wealth and other sites for more information. You'll find that many super-wealthy people, like the Gates family and Warren Buffet, support the estate tax, because they're thankful for all the benefits of our society and do not believe they are solely responsible for creating all of the wealth they enjoy. Also, they do not believe a few hundred wealthy families should wield such a disproportionate amount of power in a democracy.
Study this issue for yourself. Look for actual facts and do not rely on political slogans from either side.