Right-Wing Upset That Hillary Supported 25% Gun Tax
It’s a great idea, and Americans for Tax Reform is digging it up from 1993, although not to praise it.
As she testified before the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee on Sept. 30, 1993, Hillary Clinton was asked by Sen. Bill Bradley (D-N.J.) if she supported the imposition of a new, 25 percent national sales tax on guns. Clinton emphatically endorsed the tax, stating: “I am all for that.”
As reported by the Associated Press on Oct. 1, 1993:
Sen. Bill Bradley, D-N.J., picked up Mrs. Clinton’s support for his idea of slapping stiff taxes on ”purveyors of violence:” a 25 percent sales tax on guns and $2,500 license fees for gun dealers.
”Speaking personally … I’m all for that,” said the first lady. But she stressed she was just speaking for herself.
”Well, let me say that there is no more important personal endorsement in the country today, and I thank you very much,” said a pleased-as-punch Bradley.
After she publically endorsed the 25 percent gun tax in congressional testimony, she made sure that everyone understood how important this was to her, saying: “I am speaking personally, but I feel very strongly about that.”
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19 responses to Right-Wing Upset That Hillary Supported 25% Gun Tax
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The Original Just Me September 8th, 2015 at 11:14
Question, Did she ever act upon this ? You can have a personal opinion but do you try to force it upon other people? The Right Wing’s Nut Cases are really trying hard to stop her. Any thing that is false, or 22 years old, as in this case, to spreading rumors, to handing out False Pledge sheets at her Rallies. This is only starting to get cranked up folks. Listen, they are deathly afraid of her as they know her election would be a total landslide. They are even supporting her primary opposition in order to stop her. Filthy Politics IS Republican Politics.
tracey marie September 8th, 2015 at 11:33
sad but true.
The Original Just Me September 8th, 2015 at 12:02
Having a personal opinion is one thing, but shoving it down other peoples throats is a Right Winger’s Nut Case thing. “I STILL BELIEVE IN HILARY.” should become a public out cry.
tracey marie September 8th, 2015 at 12:43
I am pro Hillary for President, I am sick to death of the decades long attacks on the Clintons.
The Original Just Me September 8th, 2015 at 12:54
I am Independent and therefore I should not vote in the primaries. Here in Idaho, I believe she stands little chance anyway as the Right Wing is doing a total Hatchet Job on her. But, I am going to come out strong in her favor. Mostly all of my posts will include ” I Still Believe In Hilary. ” in them. It is becoming time to show support for her.
tracey marie September 8th, 2015 at 13:44
You may change your affiliation before the primaries then switch back before the elections, it is legal.
The Original Just Me September 8th, 2015 at 13:51
My conscience sits on my shoulder and it has a really loud voice. Besides, in Idaho they caucus and most of the few that show up know me. But it has been some years. Maybe the crowd has changed. I know the older Good ones have died off.
tracey marie September 8th, 2015 at 13:59
It is legal to change your party affiliation and vote, it is your right.
The Original Just Me September 9th, 2015 at 01:24
About the time I attended a caucus, I’d open my mouth and then be asked to leave. This is Idaho where the Republicans run the Democrat meetings.
The Original Just Me September 9th, 2015 at 01:28
In Idaho, they also have a sham of a primary. They give you one of two ballots. If you want a Republican ballot , you have to be a registered Republican. If you want a Democrat ballot, they just give them to anyone, no questions asked.
Mike September 8th, 2015 at 11:38
Gun violence costs us about $200 billion a year…shouldn’t the gun buyers pay for it…???
Robert Smithson September 8th, 2015 at 11:51
No. The only people responsible are those who do the violence. A large tax like this on firearms would be a blatant infringement on the peoples’ constitutional rights.
Mike September 8th, 2015 at 11:53
They already exist in more than 8 jurisdictions…and have passed numerous court challenges…Damn, you’re dumb.
Here’s one
http://www.taxrates.com/blog/2012/11/12/illinois-gun-tax-approved/
Robert Smithson September 8th, 2015 at 11:55
Would you support a huge tax for every abortion?
Mike September 8th, 2015 at 11:58
If you could show that abortions cost us money, then yes.Just like I support a tax on cigarettes because they make people sick and cost us money.
Robert Smithson September 8th, 2015 at 12:03
Yeah, right. You would scream bloody murder if that was applied to abortion. The whole idea of a big tax on firearms is to stop people from being able to buy them, and using the cost of violence as a reason is just a subterfuge. We see once again that when liberals don’t like a particular constitutional right they try everything to limit that right.
Mike September 8th, 2015 at 12:10
The Hyde amendment makes sure no federal tax dollars are spent on abortion…you’re merely showing everyone how ignorant you really are by suggesting otherwise and engaging in a hypothetical that is actually impossible…not to mention I agreed with your premise if you could show a cost correlation.
And BTW ” …when liberals don’t like a particular constitutional right they try everything to limit that right.”
You mean like voting…??? Dumb sh!t
illinoisboy1977 September 8th, 2015 at 14:03
Taxes on any Constitutional right cannot be onerous or make it overly burdensome to exercise that right. Adding a quarter of the weapon’s value, in taxes, to the purchase price is onerous and overly burdensome.
Mike September 9th, 2015 at 02:05
Wouldn’t that be up to the courts to decide…??? I’d take you at your word, but you have a track record of being wrong about everything…
In the meantime, I’ll wait til you file suit and get it heard by the SCOTUS.