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Gun Control Reform Activism

SoutherDem

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4. Yes, the standard sales tax.

Reply to Robb (Reply #3)

Thu Aug 22, 2013, 07:20 PM

Aug 2013

But not a "sin" tax like we do on beer or cigarettes. I have no problem with the normal sales tax but a 20% tax just because some people will feel better, no.

If the local news paper was $1.00 (including sales tax) plus $0.50 press tax then you may have a point.

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(NJ) Gun bill proposed by Rep. Bill Pascrell would raise taxes on weapons, ammunition [View all] Robb Aug 2013 OP

Good n/t doc03 Aug 2013 #1

Great Idea SoutherDem Aug 2013 #2

LOL Robb Aug 2013 #3

Yes, the standard sales tax. SoutherDem Aug 2013 #4