Amendment Quote by Chris Rock
““You don’t need no gun control, you know what you need? We need some bullet control. Men, we need to control the bullets, that’s right. I think all bullets should cost five thousand dollars… five thousand dollars per bullet… You know why? Cause if a bullet cost five thousand dollars there would be no more innocent bystanders. Yeah! Every time somebody get shut we’d say, ‘Damn, he must have done something ... Shit, he’s got fifty thousand dollars worth of bullets in his ass.’ And people would think before they killed somebody if a bullet cost five thousand dollars. ‘Man I would blow your fucking head off…if I could afford it.’ ‘I’m gonna get me another job, I’m going to start saving some money, and you’re a dead man. You’d better hope I can’t get no bullets on layaway.’ So even if you get shot by a stray bullet, you wouldn't have to go to no doctor to get it taken out. Whoever shot you would take their bullet back, like "I believe you got my property.””
About This Quote
Source Stand‑up routine: “Bullet Control” (2005)
If bullets were extremely expensive, people would think twice before using them, reducing accidental deaths.
In simple terms: Expensive bullets would deter violence.
Key Takeaway
Consider policies that raise the cost of harmful actions.
Themes
violence
policy
economics
Mood
critical
humorous
Type
satirical
political
When to use this quote
- gun control debates
- law enforcement budgeting
- personal safety planning
Key Concepts
deterrence
price elasticity
public safety
Questions to Reflect On
- Would high costs truly stop violent intent?
- What other measures complement price controls?
A Different Perspective
Economic incentives alone may not address underlying aggression.
