Ok, let me rephrase it. Why don't you look into what the estate tax law actually is, then come back and how it is affecting YOU.
However it affects me is irrelevant. I'm opposed to it in principle... regardless of the amount and to whom it applies or not.
BTW... I'm a CFP... and as a former adjunct faculty member of the College For Finacial Planning, I'm familiar with the estate tax.
So... what's YOUR deal? You don't have any money, but you believe the estate tax should apply to those who do?