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The Annoyed Man wrote:

seeker_two wrote:From what you've said, he's opposed treating the gun industry preferentally over other corporations, and I'm somewhat OK with that.

You completely misunderstood what Charles said.

The issue was that all other industries except gun manufacturers were dealt with in a completely different way in the tax code. The gun manufacturers were required to file the same taxes every two weeks, instead of the longer intervals required of all other manufacturers. In other words, they did not enjoy the same protections under the law as ALL other types of manufactures, including (yes) oil companies, clothing manufacturers, (yes) auto manufacturers, fast food chains, hardware stores, dry cleaners, die-casters, meat processors, aerospace firms, machine shops, airlines, cobblers, wheat farmers, computer manufacturers, home appliance manufacturers, etc., etc., etc.

The law as it previous stood was, in fact, discriminatory, specifically against gun manufacturers. When a law was put before Congress to deal with it and rectify the problem, Ron Paul was one of the votes against rectifying it. In other words, he was happy with continued tax discrimination against gun manufacturers.....

....and you support this? Please.

Right2Carry wrote:Now that Governor Perry has signed SB 321 into law, I think we can rule out that the Governor was afraid of this hurting his chances if he decides to run!!!!

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLook ... Bill=SB321" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

SQLGeek wrote:

seeker_two wrote: From what you've said, he's opposed treating the gun industry preferentally over other corporations, and I'm somewhat OK with that. I wouldn't mind if the gun companies were treated like oil companies or energy companies.....tax breaks, subsidies, and all....

Paul opposed treating the gun industry in a discriminatory manner in contrast to other industries. What's preferential about that?

Charles L. Cotton wrote:
I don't remember all of them, but I'll call headquarters and see if I can get a list. I remember virtually every time one of our bills, or a bill with our provisions in it, he voted against it. I believe the most recent one was the bill changing the requirements for gun manufacturers to report and pay federal excise taxes every 90 days like every other manufacturer in the country, instead of every two weeks. Another poster mentioned in another thread that he didn't sign the amicus brief in McDonald supporting incorporation of the Second Amendment to the states. I believe he also voted against the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, but I may be wrong on that. Again, I'll try to get a list of his votes on gun issues.

I don't believe ever voted for a true anti-gun bill, but he rarely supports a pro-gun bill. I take him at his word that he believes the Second Amendment is an individual right, but not supporting incorporation to the states shows his deep-seated and extreme Libertarian views. Most Libertarians I know agree that the Bill of Rights must apply to the states.

Chas.

Charles L. Cotton wrote:
Nobody with his voting record on guns can be considered pro-gun. You can take your snide comment and this board and the constitution and go elsewhere.

Chas.