Due to a problem of violence in the city, Seattle has now passed legislation that would greatly restrict gun use in order to crack down on criminal violence. But, is this new law as beneficial as its supporters want us to believe? According to Washington Times:
The Seattle City Council is expected to cast a final vote Monday on legislation that adds new taxes and regulations on firearms and ammunition sold in the city.
The legislation, which passed unanimously Wednesday by the Education and Governance Committee, would implement a $25 tax on firearms and a 5-cent-per-round tax on ammunition, and would force gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within 24 hours.
Supporters believe the tax will deter criminals from buying a gun, and tax revenue would go toward violence prevention.
“In my family alone, there have been three incidences of youth being killed or injured by gunfire,” said Seattle City Councilman John Okamoto during the committee meeting, a local Fox affiliate reported. “We can’t stand idle when this is an epidemic in the city.”
But opponents say the measure would only hurt law-abiding and lower-income individuals.
What do you think of Seattle’s new law? Will it help cut down on criminal activity or is it just another example of government overreach?
Source: Washington Times
@[1158110405:2048:Brittani Boyd] @[1018633487:2048:Brent Miller] seriously though, what the hell is wrong with Seattle government?
Pssssssychopath leadership keeps charging !!!
So so much
It is so ridiculous
Sue the state and take them all the way to the Supreme Court.
They know its illegal, and they know it will get overturned. They just do this stuff to prove how liberal they are. Its a waste of resources.
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