re: #74 Bubblehead II

Stand by for rwnj splodey heads.

Judge upholds Seattle ‘gun violence tax,’ dismisses NRA suit

The measure - one of only a couple of its kind in the nation - adds $25 to the price of each firearm sold in the city, plus 2 or 5 cents per round of ammunition, depending on the type. Officials expect it to raise up to $500,000 a year to help offset the costs of gun violence. The measure is set to take effect next month.

Full Dis-closer here.

When this first came up I pointed out that while it may be legal to impose this tax, it would also be useless, as people will just make their purchases outside of City limits. I still hold this view. For this tax to actually be viable, it has to be imposed on a State wide level.

Agree. What’s next regulations that vary from zip code to zip code?
Let’s also remember that if there is a right in the law as powerful as individual liberties or arguably stronger, it would be the power of taxation. And a measure that will impact the law abiding far and away more than the criminal element. Oh and by most measures, it’s a regressive type of taxation.