The Unlikely Buddha

Over the past several decades, the United States government has provided billions of dollars in grants and subsidies to the gun industry. These funds have been used to support research and development, marketing, and job creation. The rationale for this support is that the gun industry is a critical component of the U.S. economy and that it plays an important role in national security. However, there is also a growing body of criticism of the government's support of the gun industry. Critics argue that these subsidies are a waste of taxpayer money and that they are used to support an industry that is responsible for a great deal of gun violence in the United States. In addition to providing financial support to the gun industry, the government also has a number of other policies that benefit the industry. For example, the government exempts gun manufacturers from product liability lawsuits, and it also prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from regulating guns. These po...