New gun tax proposal in Illinois! Is it fair?

'With gangland shootings becoming an every-day occurrence in Chicago, the Board of Commissioners in surrounding Cook County is trying anew to tackle the deadly problem -- with another tax.

But already, some are questioning whether the move is more about making a statement than addressing the violence.

Under the new law, Cook County is charging an additional $25 tax on every handgun sold inside county lines.'

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/12/28/new-25-per-gun-tax-stirs-debate-in-chicago/#ixzz2GO6PPC5o

My thoughts: By now, this should be a no brainer for most everyone. The Democrats totally believe in the concept that no crisis should go to waste. They have taken the tragedy that occurred in Newtown and are trying to use it to forward their anti-gun views even in the face of recent rulings by the Supreme Court..