"As Chicago struggles to quell gang violence that has contributed to a jump in homicides, a top elected official wants to tax the sale of every bullet and firearm... "
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to add a $0.05 tax for each bullet and $25 for each firearm.
Does anyone actually believe the tax will reduce violence? The absurdity of the proposed tax could have come straight out of a Mel Brooks movie ...