(August 20, 2019 at 4:23 pm)onlinebiker Wrote:(August 20, 2019 at 1:20 pm)LastPoet Wrote: Guns, ownership and licensing should come under heavy taxation. Just like we do here with guns and tobacco. The NHS services to the ailments caused by those services should be payed for by the users of such things.
Oh wait, there is no NHS in the US. Nevermind.
In the US gun ownership is a RIGHT - not a privilege.
We don't tax rights.
That's the problem. You've made it a 'right'.
And yes, you DO tax rights. Do you pay a tax when you buy a gun or ammunition? The fee for your carry permit IS a tax (don't let anyone tell you different).
Boru
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