We may take issue with some government programs. The bulk of America's largest estates consists of property that has appreciated in value over the years. The gains registered by these stock portfolios, works of art, and other property have never been taxed. The signers are not after attention for themselves. If all the signers wanted was some personal attention, they could have hired high-priced publicity agents.
Wealthy individuals can always afford to buy publicity.
What they feel they can't afford, as responsible citizens, is to sit back and watch an important element of our free society, the estate tax, be repealed. I'm not rich. Contact your Senators and Representatives to let them know how you feel about the estate tax. Please see the action alert section of the UFE website for fact sheets, more ways to be involved and contact information for your Congressional representatives. Fill out the response form on that website to stay involved with our efforts.