California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence

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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence
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Yes, let’s further consolidate power for the rich, give them even more tools for oppression.

Since when do the rich use guns for oppression?

They use money, not guns.

That money funds police forces and private security companies.

Guess what they have.

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In exchange for thousands of lives? Thats an easy trade.
We can use other, far more effective means, to limit the power of the rich.
The power of the rich doesn't even have anything to do with their access to bullets anyway.

Those thousands of lives will be consumed by the rich, they don't need guns to accomplish this.

Those thousands need guns because it's the only way to stop the rich.

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