Archive of UserLand's first discussion group, started October 5, 1998.

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Re: The need for the 2nd amendment

Author:	Steve Ivy
Posted:	5/7/1999; 8:48:21 AM
Topic:	scriptingNews outline for 5/4/99
Msg #:	5787 (In response to 5786)
Prev/Next:	5786 / 5788

I don't know about guns, but I heard somewhere that Philip Morris gets about $0.70 per $3 pack of cigarrettes after local, state, and federal "sin" taxes. Still, they make enough to make it worth continuing. I find it hard to believe that the gov't *really* wants to stop people smoking. It's been a *very* good revenue source for them. On top of that, they're suing big tobacco for billions, and spending it on non-smoking-related items. (Sorry I don't have sources for that information, but I believe it to be correct.)

I imagine that there are those who see taxing guns as a fairly lucrative business. I don't see it as doing anything to stop those who want the guns, though.

--Steve

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