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Wisconsin Mulls an Earmarked Video Game Tax

Posted by timothy on from the earmarks-are-for-cattle dept.

Mearlus writes "A Wisconsin lawmaker is proposing a law to add an additional tax on video games and equipment in order to help cover the costs of moving 17-year-old criminals back into the juvenile system." (According to the article, 17-year-olds are at present treated as adults by Wisconsin courts.)

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  1. It's a me by Brian+Lewis · · Score: 3, Funny

    The tax collector! Paya your taxes toa playa my newa system. Itsa the only waya we will bea good friends for lifea no?

  2. You were... by SanityInAnarchy · · Score: 2, Funny

    Kids were always screaming, obnoxious brats. Not all of them, but not all of them are today.

    There should be a GetOffMyLawn moderation.

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    Don't thank God, thank a doctor!
  3. Re:Taxing the wrong thing... by Hellpop · · Score: 1, Funny

    How about we just make the parents pay to re-integrate the little shits? Either that or just give them lethal injection. That'll teach 'em real good.

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    "People are stupid; given proper motivation, almost anyone will believe almost anything."
  4. Re:to pay for what? by Yvan256 · · Score: 2, Funny

    How the hell are people supposed to commit crimes when they spend 60 hours a week playing World of Warcraft?