Higher taxes on firearms works as a public policy, more or less. However, the 'higher taxes on dangerous things' model fails miserably when applied to addictiv

Higher taxes on firearms works as a public policy, more or less. However, the 'higher taxes on dangerous things' model fails miserably when applied to addictive substances. This is evidenced directly in cigarette taxes, and indirectly in illegal substances. Addicts can literally chose their substance over food, and forget about rent and family members... A large portion of the suffering addicts endure can be traced directly back to financial hardships induced by the price of their substance. So not only does this sort of policy not work, but it is actively inhuman. Addicts need professional medical treatment, effectively telling them to 'just say no' is ignoring the reality of the situation. Not to mention you'll still have drunk rich jackasses in sportscars killing people (RIP Ryan Dunn)...