Does this come out to a 50 cent Tax on every 10 pounds of explosives?

Ok, the proposal was defeated as if the end of the world was near. The mining industry wins. Percentage wise, you still pay more taxes on your food and autos than the mining industry pays on their purchases. Dems and Republicans both come to industry defense in game of who loves mining more. Mollohan lauded; Wakim excoriated after his campaign manager confuses vote. Someone ought to be paying the user fees for the BTAF to administer laws concerning explosives. Both candidates agree it should be you the public and not the mining industry.