Wisconsin Mulls an Earmarked Video Game Tax

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.)

It's a me

[Brian Lewis]

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

You were...

[SanityInAnarchy]

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

There should be a GetOffMyLawn moderation.

Re:Taxing the wrong thing...

[Hellpop]

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.

Re:to pay for what?

[Yvan256]

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