Wealth taxes exist in other countries and are proposed by some people for the US.  I was speaking generally and not in reference to a specific tax regime.  And besides, converting the paintings to money would be necessary before it could be used for charitable purposes anyway, so the distinction you are drawing is not very relevant.<p>I&#x27;m not opposed to taxes but I am opposed to the idea that taxes should equalize everyone&#x27;s wealth and that all big investment should come from the government.