JohnRich 4 #1 July 20, 2011 News:'Bullet Tax' Proposed By Mayoral Candidate A mayoral candidate's plan to reduce violence in Baltimore includes a "bullet tax" that he said will increase the cost of committing a crime. Otis Rolley said he would, if elected, propose a $1 per bullet tax on all bullet purchases in the city. The idea was part of an overall crime plan he unveiled Tuesday...Full story: http://www.wbaltv.com/r/28595846/detail.html So if a robber fires a warning shot to scare his victims into submission, his cost of doing "business" goes up by $1. I don't think that's going to serve as much of a deterrent. On the other hand, people who participate in legitimate recreational shooting, firing a hundred or more rounds in a session, will no longer be able to afford to shoot. Since most rifle ammo now costs $1 per round, adding a $1 per round tax on top of that, effectively doubles the price of ammo for lawful shooting sports. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 July 20, 2011 QuoteNews:'Bullet Tax' Proposed By Mayoral Candidate A mayoral candidate's plan to reduce violence in Baltimore includes a "bullet tax" that he said will increase the cost of committing a crime. Otis Rolley said he would, if elected, propose a $1 per bullet tax on all bullet purchases in the city. The idea was part of an overall crime plan he unveiled Tuesday...Full story: http://www.wbaltv.com/r/28595846/detail.html So if a robber fires a warning shot to scare his victims into submission, his cost of doing "business" goes up by $1. I don't think that's going to serve as much of a deterrent. On the other hand, people who participate in legitimate recreational shooting, firing a hundred or more rounds in a session, will no longer be able to afford to shoot. Since most rifle ammo now costs $1 per round, adding a $1 per round tax on top of that, effectively doubles the price of ammo for lawful shooting sports. Hey if it would deter the idiots in Washington from sending the military off to dumb ass wars so the can transfer our countrys wealth to their top campaign contributors in the Military Industrial Complex.. I would support it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #3 July 20, 2011 Then people can go to their indian casino to gamble while stocking up on cigarettes and ammo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #4 July 20, 2011 Hopefully this will save lives when a psychopathic killer goes on a rampage. It may slow him down once he starts to add up the cost of killing all those people and back it down a little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #5 July 20, 2011 QuoteQuoteNews:'Bullet Tax' Proposed By Mayoral Candidate A mayoral candidate's plan to reduce violence in Baltimore includes a "bullet tax" that he said will increase the cost of committing a crime. Otis Rolley said he would, if elected, propose a $1 per bullet tax on all bullet purchases in the city. The idea was part of an overall crime plan he unveiled Tuesday...Full story: http://www.wbaltv.com/r/28595846/detail.html So if a robber fires a warning shot to scare his victims into submission, his cost of doing "business" goes up by $1. I don't think that's going to serve as much of a deterrent. On the other hand, people who participate in legitimate recreational shooting, firing a hundred or more rounds in a session, will no longer be able to afford to shoot. Since most rifle ammo now costs $1 per round, adding a $1 per round tax on top of that, effectively doubles the price of ammo for lawful shooting sports. Hey if it would deter the idiots in Washington from sending the military off to dumb ass wars so the can transfer our countrys wealth to their top campaign contributors in the Military Industrial Complex.. I would support it... Sadly, it doesn't. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 July 20, 2011 This won't have any effect on reducing crime but instead will make recreational firearms shooting extremely expensive for legal firearms owners and at the same time open up a new source of tax revenue for Big Government who only knows one thing "How can they find new ways to raise taxes?". Anyone who thinks this tax will reduce crime needs their heads examined. Good grief ... when will the insanity ever stop? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 July 20, 2011 Quote Quote Quote News: 'Bullet Tax' Proposed By Mayoral Candidate A mayoral candidate's plan to reduce violence in Baltimore includes a "bullet tax" that he said will increase the cost of committing a crime. Otis Rolley said he would, if elected, propose a $1 per bullet tax on all bullet purchases in the city. The idea was part of an overall crime plan he unveiled Tuesday... Full story: http://www.wbaltv.com/r/28595846/detail.html So if a robber fires a warning shot to scare his victims into submission, his cost of doing "business" goes up by $1. I don't think that's going to serve as much of a deterrent. On the other hand, people who participate in legitimate recreational shooting, firing a hundred or more rounds in a session, will no longer be able to afford to shoot. Since most rifle ammo now costs $1 per round, adding a $1 per round tax on top of that, effectively doubles the price of ammo for lawful shooting sports. Hey if it would deter the idiots in Washington from sending the military off to dumb ass wars so the can transfer our countrys wealth to their top campaign contributors in the Military Industrial Complex.. I would support it... Sadly, it doesn't. Matt True dat, Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 868 #8 July 20, 2011 All this move would do is transfer the sales of ammo outside their jurisdiction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #9 July 20, 2011 QuoteNews:'Bullet Tax' Proposed By Mayoral Candidate A mayoral candidate's plan to reduce violence in Baltimore includes a "bullet tax" that he said will increase the cost of committing a crime. Otis Rolley said he would, if elected, propose a $1 per bullet tax on all bullet purchases in the city. The idea was part of an overall crime plan he unveiled Tuesday...Full story: http://www.wbaltv.com/r/28595846/detail.html So if a robber fires a warning shot to scare his victims into submission, his cost of doing "business" goes up by $1. I don't think that's going to serve as much of a deterrent. On the other hand, people who participate in legitimate recreational shooting, firing a hundred or more rounds in a session, will no longer be able to afford to shoot. Since most rifle ammo now costs $1 per round, adding a $1 per round tax on top of that, effectively doubles the price of ammo for lawful shooting sports. I load my own ammo and buy my components on-line. It wouldn't hurt me, but it would hurt the retailers as more and more people began to load their own to keep it affordable, and of course it would hurt the folks that dont have the time or equipment to reload.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #10 July 20, 2011 I see that Rolley has an advanced degree from MIT. So not to worry; nobody takes those people seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #11 July 20, 2011 QuoteI load my own ammo and buy my components on-line. It wouldn't hurt me... That's a loophole! They're gonna have to close that, for the sake of the poor children who get caught in gang crossfire. That box of 100 bullets that you now pay $20 for to reload with, is gonna need a $100 tax on it, to comply with this new law. $120 versus $20 - it's a small price to pay if it saves just one life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #12 July 20, 2011 Quote Quote I load my own ammo and buy my components on-line. It wouldn't hurt me... That's a loophole! They're gonna have to close that, for the sake of the poor children who get caught in gang crossfire. That box of 100 bullets that you now pay $20 for to reload with, is gonna need a $100 tax on it, to comply with this new law. $120 versus $20 - it's a small price to pay if it saves just one life. Sales of guns and ammo must be way down in the last few quarters. This whole thread brought to you by the same people who brought you the last run on guns and ammo when the evil gun grabbing black man was elected Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #13 July 20, 2011 Quote Quote I load my own ammo and buy my components on-line. It wouldn't hurt me... That's a loophole! They're gonna have to close that, for the sake of the poor children who get caught in gang crossfire. That box of 100 bullets that you now pay $20 for to reload with, is gonna need a $100 tax on it, to comply with this new law. $120 versus $20 - it's a small price to pay if it saves just one life. Better make that "if it's a chance to possibly save maybe just one life." If they had an exemption for bullets fired at a range. That way only bullets fired for "non practice" would be taxed. Of course now all ranges have to be registered and the spent bullets tracked. Better make that tax $20 a bullet. Maybe at that level the tax can actually break even. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie5 0 #14 July 20, 2011 just plain retardedThe feather butts bounce off ya like raindrops hitting a battle-star when they come in too fast...kinda funny to watch. - airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #15 July 20, 2011 5 people voted "good Idea"??????????????????? 5 anonymous voters obviously know how stupid their vote is. You see people? If YOU don't vote, you can't complain about the results of the bozos voting. Anybody in Baltimore should now have at least one indicator for consideration on voting choice.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #16 July 20, 2011 Quote Sales of guns and ammo must be way down in the last few quarters. This whole thread brought to you by the same people who brought you the last run on guns and ammo when the evil gun grabbing black man was elected No, it was brought to us by the latest grandstanding politician to propose the bullet tax, the approach with the lowest possible improvement (read: serious loss) in public safety. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #17 July 20, 2011 Quote I see that Rolley has an advanced degree from MIT. So not to worry; nobody takes those people seriously. MIT, huh? I'm guessing that his Masters Degree in City Planning ensures that the criminals are now outsmarted and it will never occur to them to get their crime-committing bullets outside the city limits ...or steal them from the rest of the engineers in Baltimore who bought bullets with the $1 surtax. If the criminals do decide to break off an extra dollar per bullet and buy their ammo in the city it may force them to quit holding their guns sideways and learn to be a little more accurate. (those MIT guys can't even come up with their own football cheers. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #18 July 20, 2011 Goatfuck stupid idea. Is he serious or is he just trying to make a point of some kind. Hopefully it will never pass. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #19 July 20, 2011 They don't call em "Baltimorons" for nuttin! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #20 July 20, 2011 QuoteSales of guns and ammo must be way down in the last few quarters. http://www.nssf.org/share/images/Production01-10.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,087 #21 July 20, 2011 >those MIT guys can't even come up with their own football cheers. A football cheer would presuppose a football _team._ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 July 20, 2011 QuoteQuoteSales of guns and ammo must be way down in the last few quarters. http://www.nssf.org/share/images/Production01-10.jpg Yup...production numbers down for Shotguns and rifles down as well as overall numbers.... So queue up yet another gun grabbing evil black man.... yup dats da ticket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #23 July 21, 2011 Quote >those MIT guys can't even come up with their own football cheers. A football cheer would presuppose a football _team._ Yes, it does. But I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Hey, it's not whether you win or lose ....... (Psst! ...MIT! Next year see if you can schedule Becker College for Homecoming! ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #24 July 21, 2011 Quotequeue up yet another gun grabbing evil black man.... yup dats da ticket. Given Obama's past legislative history, the belief that he would enact more gun control as president was justified. And it has nothing to do with his skin color, so I don't know why you're trying to make something racist out of it. And the fact that rifle sales are down this year from last kind of works against your whole theory that it's a bunch of scared rednecks buying all the guns, since Obama still has two more years remaining in office. But hey, I know you don't like to miss an opportunity to sling your hate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #25 July 21, 2011 Quote Quote queue up yet another gun grabbing evil black man.... yup dats da ticket. Given Obama's past legislative history, the belief that he would enact more gun control as president was justified. And it has nothing to do with his skin color, so I don't know why you're trying to make something racist out of it. And the fact that rifle sales are down this year from last kind of works against your whole theory that it's a bunch of scared rednecks buying all the guns, since Obama still has two more years remaining in office. But hey, I know you don't like to miss an opportunity to sling your hate. Tsk tsk tsk... and you can't miss posting the usual crap that the NRA feeds to you in your RSS feeds to TROLL your way thru DIZZY DOT COM. SO lets try explainin this to you.. Production is down.... some campanies need to up the old production numbers.. how do we do that... hmmmmmm Oh yeah...... VOILA.. NRA rss feeds DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUD you are WAY too easy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
