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In reply to the discussion: Connecticut Senator Not Happy With Bernie Sanders’ View On Sandy Hook Lawsuit [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)keeping the insurance up would be required.
Another thing we could do is simply impose a high tax on gun purchases, a tax equal to the costs that gun ownership in general imposes on society.
I think I should clarify that I am not opposed to guns. My family members in the Midwest are big hunters. Some other of my family members live in mountain countries in which hunting is an important sport.
And I love venison. Really love it.
So my idea is not intended to punish gun owners but is intended to help cover the costs that victims incur due to the irresponsible gun owners that are out there.
Maybe the initial cost of the gun insurance or indemnification contract could be high and it could be lowered each years as the gun owner proves to be responsible in caring for, storing and using the gun?
I think this is an idea that would catch on. Gun accidents happen all the time. As do car accidents. These are dangerous things.