Videogame tax proposed for New Mexico

by **CapCom** » 01.29.08 5:40pm

I reported earlier on a special tax on videogames in Wisconsin, and New Mexico is following suit. This tax is being levied on videogames and televisions to help pay for a government program to educate children about outdoor activities - another good cause, but presented in such a way that it singles out videogames. Unless legislation for these bills becomes blocked, you can expect other states - including the one you live in - to forward similar bills.

"The Sierra Club also wants to tax televisions as well, so why limit it to TV and video games, as they could also set their sites on movies and books?"

"It is unconstitutional to single out video games and video game enthusiasts with a "special tax." Why should they be taxed any differently than other forms of entertainment, like movies, books, and music? By singling out video games, these interest groups and politicians are passing judgment on our preferred form of art and entertainment. Let's leave the parenting to parents, not new government programs which once again unfairly target video games. Help prevent this dangerous precedent from being set, spread the word now."

http://www.videogamevoters.org/takeaction/newmexico/

by **RedMage** » 01.30.08 1:11am

Cheep bastards!!!!

by **Naner** » 02.27.08 7:13pm

"Democracy doesn't work."

Homer Simpson

by **CapCom** » 02.27.08 9:27pm

He also said that Communism works. That is, in theory.

by **RedMage** » 02.29.08 7:26pm

CapCom wrote:He also said that Communism works. That is, in theory.

Look at Russia...............

by **CapCom** » 02.29.08 7:56pm

Yeah, what about 'em? They were Communists for most of the 20th Century and look at how many people Stalin killed and how much he screwed up the culture. The Chinese didn't do so hot, either, I might add.

Also, the bill was defeated 9-0, so no games tax. Guess this means it's no longer an announcement

by **AMetroidGuy** » 02.29.08 8:59pm

No, they were Socialists, with greedy people outnumbering the idealists in their government.

by **RedMage** » 03.03.08 7:54pm

AMetroidGuy wrote:No, they were Socialists, with greedy people outnumbering the idealists in their government.

Exactly. To many polatitions corrupted by there own greed. I dont know why so many people like Vladamir Putin he is still lookin out for himself not the people of Russia.

CapCom Posts: 2427 Joined: 05.04.07 12:08pm Location: Section-Z Website	Videogame tax proposed for New Mexico by CapCom » 01.29.08 5:40pm I reported earlier on a special tax on videogames in Wisconsin, and New Mexico is following suit. This tax is being levied on videogames and televisions to help pay for a government program to educate children about outdoor activities - another good cause, but presented in such a way that it singles out videogames. Unless legislation for these bills becomes blocked, you can expect other states - including the one you live in - to forward similar bills. "The Sierra Club also wants to tax televisions as well, so why limit it to TV and video games, as they could also set their sites on movies and books?" "It is unconstitutional to single out video games and video game enthusiasts with a "special tax." Why should they be taxed any differently than other forms of entertainment, like movies, books, and music? By singling out video games, these interest groups and politicians are passing judgment on our preferred form of art and entertainment. Let's leave the parenting to parents, not new government programs which once again unfairly target video games. Help prevent this dangerous precedent from being set, spread the word now." http://www.videogamevoters.org/takeaction/newmexico/ Last edited by CapCom on 02.29.08 7:56pm, edited 1 time in total. The sleep of Reason produces monsters. "Until next time..." Captain Commando
RedMage	by RedMage » 01.30.08 1:11am Cheep bastards!!!! Last edited by RedMage on 02.29.08 7:27pm, edited 1 time in total.
Naner Posts: 6516 Joined: 05.23.07 3:29pm Location: Brazil http://steamcommunity.com/id/RenanGreca/ Website https://twitter.com/darthnaner	by Naner » 02.27.08 7:13pm "Democracy doesn't work." Homer Simpson Tianna wrote:Naner, you rock. My Facebook Shinesparkers
CapCom Posts: 2427 Joined: 05.04.07 12:08pm Location: Section-Z Website https://twitter.com/darthnaner	by CapCom » 02.27.08 9:27pm He also said that Communism works. That is, in theory. The sleep of Reason produces monsters. "Until next time..." Captain Commando
RedMage	by RedMage » 02.29.08 7:26pm CapCom wrote:He also said that Communism works. That is, in theory. Look at Russia...............
CapCom Posts: 2427 Joined: 05.04.07 12:08pm Location: Section-Z Website https://twitter.com/darthnaner	by CapCom » 02.29.08 7:56pm Yeah, what about 'em? They were Communists for most of the 20th Century and look at how many people Stalin killed and how much he screwed up the culture. The Chinese didn't do so hot, either, I might add. Also, the bill was defeated 9-0, so no games tax. Guess this means it's no longer an announcement The sleep of Reason produces monsters. "Until next time..." Captain Commando
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RedMage	by RedMage » 03.03.08 7:54pm AMetroidGuy wrote:No, they were Socialists, with greedy people outnumbering the idealists in their government. Exactly. To many polatitions corrupted by there own greed. I dont know why so many people like Vladamir Putin he is still lookin out for himself not the people of Russia.

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