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To: mnehring

Considering he’s the most solidly pro-2nd around, I’m sure he had a reason.

There have been more than a few NRA-backed measures over the years that I wish never had passed. This isn’t necessarily one of them.

Also, I believe that imported ammo and guns are subject to the same excise tax.

Q: is a 10% tax on a fundamental rights an “infringment”?


5 posted on 01/23/2012 2:40:27 PM PST by Atlas Sneezed (Author of BullionBible.com - Makes You a Precious Metal Expert, Guaranteed.)
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To: Beelzebubba

In addressing your question, ask yourself if democraps would tolerate a 10% excise tax on any and all abortions? The progressive dead-souls consider the right to kill an alive unborn child to be a fundamental right ...


8 posted on 01/23/2012 2:47:19 PM PST by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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To: Beelzebubba

11% for hand guns, FYI.


22 posted on 01/23/2012 3:20:35 PM PST by Loyal Sedition
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To: Beelzebubba
"Q: is a 10% tax on a fundamental rights an “infringement”?"

A .00000001 percent tax is an INFRINGEMENT. So are ALL federal gun laws.

23 posted on 01/23/2012 3:20:35 PM PST by precisionshootist
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To: Beelzebubba
-- Q: is a 10% tax on a fundamental rights an "infringment"? --

According to SCOTUS, in the 1939 Miller decision, the answer to that is "Yes." The 2nd amendment stands in the way.

36 posted on 01/24/2012 7:32:42 AM PST by Cboldt
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