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Crunchy Frog

(26,548 posts)
49. Tax the hell out of them so the poor/uninsured or underinsured
Fri Oct 6, 2017, 01:29 PM
Oct 2017

can get all the care they need without facing economic ruin when they get shot through no fault of of their own.

I think that's a bigger concern than being able to afford firearms.

Cars are also a weapon greymattermom Oct 2017 #1
and .... Lurker Deluxe Oct 2017 #3
That's called health insurance elehhhhna Oct 2017 #55
Please, cars are not a weapon. Not anymore of a weapon than a chainsaw, baseball bat, or a rock. MindPilot Oct 2017 #4
All those can be weaponized. Hangingon Oct 2017 #18
A car bomb is different from a car used as a weapon Orrex Oct 2017 #20
That is splitting hairs. Hangingon Oct 2017 #21
"Accurately Comparing Death Rates from Motor Vehicle and Firearm Use" Orrex Oct 2017 #22
Using your criteria, my concealed carry gun isn't a weapon unless I kill someone. Hangingon Oct 2017 #23
Your contention is that it is defensive Ms. Toad Oct 2017 #29
A gun is designed to shoot. Hangingon Oct 2017 #33
That is disingenuous Orrex Oct 2017 #36
I disagree. But we veered of on intent. Hangingon Oct 2017 #38
Again, guns serve as self-defense only because they're intended to kill Orrex Oct 2017 #40
And in response to every mass shooting, thinking people attempt to rehash the root cause. Hangingon Oct 2017 #43
No, that is yet another NRA talking point. Orrex Oct 2017 #46
Why can't people just use underwear for self defense? Crunchy Frog Oct 2017 #52
Because it would result in a brief skirmish? Orrex Oct 2017 #62
Don't let him box you into a tight corner. FSogol Oct 2017 #77
All NRA propaganda - you ought to be ashamed. bettyellen Oct 2017 #51
Post removed Post removed Oct 2017 #57
What are guns designed for, Ms. Toad Oct 2017 #80
That's not at all true Orrex Oct 2017 #34
"Accurately Comparing Death Rates from Motor Vehicle and Firearm Use" Orrex Oct 2017 #19
The metrics here are absurd metalbot Oct 2017 #42
Yes, gun advocates always say that Orrex Oct 2017 #45
I don't think we're disputing that guns are the instrument of murder more than cars by a huge margin metalbot Oct 2017 #71
Well, if your dispute is with the title of the article, that's on the article's author Orrex Oct 2017 #73
Indeed. I am totally in board with this. tymorial Oct 2017 #59
shoul be insurance on individual guns as well as amunition and the money goes into a beachbum bob Oct 2017 #2
how do you insure ammo? NT Adrahil Oct 2017 #8
a dollar a per 50 rounds goes into insurance pool.... beachbum bob Oct 2017 #26
Ah, so not really insurance.... Adrahil Oct 2017 #35
Government run program like flood insurance? hack89 Oct 2017 #11
There is a 10% excise tax that goes to the states for wildlife and wildlife habitat conservation inwiththenew Oct 2017 #5
My thought as well TexasProgresive Oct 2017 #15
I think a heavy tax on ammunition would be easier to put into effect. MindPilot Oct 2017 #6
Defacto bans are unconstitutional. hack89 Oct 2017 #10
Well, sort of. On paper? Sure. In reality? Well... Orrex Oct 2017 #41
The $200 stamp tax was a defacto ban Kaleva Oct 2017 #44
Historically, ammunition is considered "arms" Adrahil Oct 2017 #12
I practice about 3 times a week using dummy rounds. Kaleva Oct 2017 #47
devils advocate Spartikis Oct 2017 #16
I like idea of tax, more importantly we need to get rid of law that protects gun profiteers. Hoyt Oct 2017 #7
We do pay a tax. Just redirect it to healthcare. nt hack89 Oct 2017 #9
YES. E.g. metal detectors at schools sharedvalues Oct 2017 #13
states Spartikis Oct 2017 #17
Funny I have never seen a line for cigarettes. Where is this? Kingofalldems Oct 2017 #69
Tax the hell out of ammunition, TrishaJ Oct 2017 #14
Making sure only the rich have guns.... nm MichMan Oct 2017 #24
first box of ammo, no tax so the "poor" can defend themselves! Sunlei Oct 2017 #28
Most states do not have gun registration. Man_Bear_Pig Oct 2017 #25
ammo should have a federal tax of $1 a round to pay for NON-profit healthcare system for Americans. Sunlei Oct 2017 #27
What is a "standard" box of ammo? How would the seller know the "standard" box has already... Marengo Oct 2017 #56
100 rounds tax free. because you deduct your tax paid on your yearly IRS report. Sunlei Oct 2017 #75
Tax the hell out of them so poor people can't own guns Alea Oct 2017 #30
Tax the hell out of them so the poor/uninsured or underinsured Crunchy Frog Oct 2017 #49
Maybe those actually committing the violence, jmg257 Oct 2017 #31
There should be liability if YOUR GUN is used to kill or injure Crunchy Frog Oct 2017 #50
It's probably about 5 - 6% of the population at most. haele Oct 2017 #32
actually over 80 million Americans own guns discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2017 #53
Step 1: Recognize the NRA as a terrorist organization Orrex Oct 2017 #37
Posts like this are why you'll a tough time getting restrictions on bump stocks through... Baconator Oct 2017 #60
Well, fuck them. Orrex Oct 2017 #63
I suppose it's a question of priorities... Baconator Oct 2017 #64
Your legal speculations are unpersuasive, and the NRA thanks you for your support Orrex Oct 2017 #68
Are you REALLY sure you want to open that door? Jake Stern Oct 2017 #74
Marshmallows are a weapon. LexVegas Oct 2017 #39
This is one of the few instances when a conservative demographic wants everyone else to pay for thei LanternWaste Oct 2017 #48
Are you suggesting that insurance should cover illegal acts? Baconator Oct 2017 #61
That would be a really interesting approach Not Ruth Oct 2017 #65
Dead is dead and taxing guns won't bring people back to life. Vinca Oct 2017 #54
Confiscate all assets of the NRA and gun manufacturers samir.g Oct 2017 #58
... and the 5th. Baconator Oct 2017 #66
Also confiscate all assets of gun owners... ileus Oct 2017 #72
What political system are you thinking of where this might happen? Not Ruth Oct 2017 #78
Yeah because if there's one thing gun owners love, it is paying taxes! Initech Oct 2017 #67
Yes, and liability insurance alarimer Oct 2017 #70
Or the weapons manufacturers themselves. guillaumeb Oct 2017 #76
Insurance. NT Ilsa Oct 2017 #79
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