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Cook County Violence Tax
Cook County politicians are considering adding a “Violence tax” to the sale of guns and ammunition to help reduce gun violence and offset the cost. These costs include medical cost of the uninsured shooting victim and the cost of incarceration of criminals.
I fear we could see more of this as Politicians look for ways to implement stealth gun control and to close their budget gaps. The average citizen might support the 2A, but may not really be concerned about increased taxes on guns, ammunition and reloading supplies.
http://www.suntimes.com/15644719-761...mmunition.html
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012...guns-and-ammo/
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Last edited by BarryLee; October 11, 2012 at 02:38 PM.
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