I have another proposal to reduce gun violence - pay the gun industry NOT to make guns. Attend:
-In 2021, gun manufacturers posted $70 billion in profits.
-Gun violence costs the US $557 billion/year.
-Guarantee the gun manufacturers $70 billion in subsidy payments next year and increase the payment by $1 billion every year (makers of ammo and gun accessories could continue to make and sell their products).
-The subsidy would continue until payments equal the current cost of gun violence (487 years).
-This would save the US $487 billion/year, so the programme would self-fund (no net cost to taxpayers). It would also save the cost of background checks, but that's pretty minor.
-The money saved could be invested in gun safety courses, mental health services, and an increased security presence at schools, churches, mosques, and shopping malls.
-Gun makers would not be allowed to fire employees - since they are guaranteed a profit, employees could still be paid at no loss to the company. The lads could sit round and play pinochle or something.
I think this could be a winner.
Boru
-In 2021, gun manufacturers posted $70 billion in profits.
-Gun violence costs the US $557 billion/year.
-Guarantee the gun manufacturers $70 billion in subsidy payments next year and increase the payment by $1 billion every year (makers of ammo and gun accessories could continue to make and sell their products).
-The subsidy would continue until payments equal the current cost of gun violence (487 years).
-This would save the US $487 billion/year, so the programme would self-fund (no net cost to taxpayers). It would also save the cost of background checks, but that's pretty minor.
-The money saved could be invested in gun safety courses, mental health services, and an increased security presence at schools, churches, mosques, and shopping malls.
-Gun makers would not be allowed to fire employees - since they are guaranteed a profit, employees could still be paid at no loss to the company. The lads could sit round and play pinochle or something.
I think this could be a winner.
Boru
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