[The Old Hoosier]

Calling the Brazilian leader's proposal "forceful and convincing," Chirac was reluctant to back a levy on weapons manufacturers in France and elsewhere, but suggested a global tax on firearms purchases made by individuals

Proof that Chirac is a moron. The two taxes are obviously the same.

[Atlas Sneezed]

""Chirac was reluctant to back a levy on weapons manufacturers in France and elsewhere, but suggested a global tax on firearms purchases made by individuals""

"Proof that Chirac is a moron. The two taxes are obviously the same."

Actually not. By taxing indivudals and exepting government, it tips the floor another increment toward a world-wide police state (all they need to do is to keep raising taxes until the governments are the only armed entities.)