There is no tax on bicycles or bike parts.
People who say silly things and try to weasel out by posting irrelevant internet quotes need to learn when to admit they were wrong and drop the topic.
People who make ridiculous claims which are thoroughly disproved should learn to say “ Okay, I was wrong about that” and move on.
If people lack basic honesty …. Well, we see how the world is now, and lots of people complain…. If you lack basic honesty. You are the problem.
Forget Red and Blue states…… there are “True” and “Untrue” states in which we live. If you will lie to win an internet debate, you live in a state of untruth. Not a healthy state. Please consider moving.