#guncontrolnow Proposal for a stiff VAT on firearms and ammo, levied upstream by gun makers, gaining ground.Would cool gun market,pay costs
@submergingmkt is straight-up gun control off the table? If so, limiting clip size & steep taxation alone won't stop the massacres
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@asteris We may get a few such superficial remedies to address these sensational cases.But the gun epidemic needs smart tech/econ solutions -
@submergingmkt agreed that focusing on the sensational & disregarding systemic maladies is counterproductive, but fixing means edu + control -
@asteris Ban on exotic ARs+clips+dum dums;tougher licensing;gun VAT to fund guards, social costs -
@submergingmkt ok, let's say that'd be a start. I've still to hear cogent rationale against banning assault rifles from GP use in general
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@asteris Eg,60% of gun fatalities are suicides+accidents--enabled by the prolif of all kinds of guns. Like OTC cyanide, only more dramaticThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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