41chevy Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 New “Gun Violence Tax” In Seattle WashingtonGun Owners of America AlertIf you wish to purchase a gun or ammunition in Seattle, prepare to pay more. Recently the city council passed a $25 tax on gun sales and .05 tax per round of ammunition purchased. They also passed an ordinance requiring that all lost guns must be reported.“Every day, the general public pays the enormous cost of gun violence,” said Council President Tim Burgess moments after the vote. “Gun violence is a public health crisis in our city and our nation. City government can and must pursue innovative gun safety measures that save lives and save money. As it has in other areas of policy, Seattle can lead the way in local solutions.“A gun violence tax will give us revenue to provide broad-based benefits through gun violence prevention programs. Mandatory reporting of purchases of weapons and ammunition provides the police information critical to investigations. I’m grateful for my colleagues’ full support for both of these measures.”Gun store owners in the city are planning to sue the city council, and they are examining the numbers proposed by this tax closely, with the general feeling the numbers have been greatly inflated. While legislation is being examined by the courts, the law will go into effect. There are stores seeking to move outside of city limits, in order to be able to stay in business. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41628-hope-seattle-new-tax-dont-catch-on/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I thought legally (at least at the state level not federally) selling dope was supposed to fix all Washington and colorados budget deficiencies? Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41628-hope-seattle-new-tax-dont-catch-on/#findComment-302546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 would any body like a liberal democratic county? our state has one to give away! the rest of the state would be happy to see King County leave the evergreen state ..........oops I met the once green state. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41628-hope-seattle-new-tax-dont-catch-on/#findComment-302552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 last one out of seattle TURN OFF THE LIGHTS 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41628-hope-seattle-new-tax-dont-catch-on/#findComment-302553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Green Dash Posted September 4, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2015 Oh man, the illegal gun owners aren't going to like this. I hope the gun salesman in that dark alley at least gives them a receipt as proof of payment and that the gun violence prevention programs fit into their schedules. 4 Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41628-hope-seattle-new-tax-dont-catch-on/#findComment-302557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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