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I can't speak to other countries, but in the U.S., the greater part of our tax code is made up of tax credits and penalties meant to influence the behavior of individuals and companies. That's the result of our government not having other adaptable mechanisms for levying fines.
Yes, but firearms laws in the US, including the NFA, disproportionately affect minorities.