Obviously, the usage of the words 'own' and 'wealth' in the title have evoked assumptions/interpretations/implications that may or may not have been intended.
I do believe that there is a 'basic'/fundamental human right to retain the benefit of one's own labor.
The situation is complicated through trade. E.g., one might trade their labor for paychecks that can be exchanged for further trade opportunities. A government may provide various protections in exchange for taxes, levies, fees, etc.
In spite of those details, I also believe individuals have a general right to defend their ethically accumulated property/wealth from various re-distribution/re-negotiation/fraud -schemes which sometimes include inflation.
All of that leaves plenty of room for further debate about e.g.,
* What constitutes ethical accumulation?
* In which direction is there a balance due for services rendered?
* Were said services actually agreed-to/contracted/requested?
* Etc.
I do believe that there is a 'basic'/fundamental human right to retain the benefit of one's own labor.
The situation is complicated through trade. E.g., one might trade their labor for paychecks that can be exchanged for further trade opportunities. A government may provide various protections in exchange for taxes, levies, fees, etc.
In spite of those details, I also believe individuals have a general right to defend their ethically accumulated property/wealth from various re-distribution/re-negotiation/fraud -schemes which sometimes include inflation.
All of that leaves plenty of room for further debate about e.g.,