Tax Stamp

I just came up with an idea that could solve all of our problems. Let's have the state government issue a tax stamp for $10 for all transactions not currently covered under current trade laws and regulations, kind of like our current liquor and cigarette taxes. A $10 tax stamp would be required for all transactions, whether it was for a a ton of material, a kilogram or a gram. Obviously wholesalers would get off easy. $10 for a ton is a pittance. Retailers would bear the brunt of the cost. Enforcement would be much easier as it would be an administrative matter rather than a criminal matter. Anyone caught selling material without a tax stamp would have their material confiscated and would be issued a civil citation which would amount to a fine. Failure to pay the fine, or multiple citations could mean jail time.

This could easy the pressure on our jails, police could spend time investigating real crimes, the problem of corruption of the police could be virtually eliminated, and the government would be assured of a steady stream of revenue. I think this just might be my best idea ever.

Update January 2017 replaced missing image.