Lone Sheep Dog said:
Without the NRA, only police, military, and criminals would have guns! Why is this so hard to understand?
To begin with, it isn't true. If the NRA hadn't been formed, some other group would have. In fact, the NRA isn't the only group out there!
Don't sell the American people short, either. We've been known to step up to the plate from time to time when needed.
If the NRA is getting bashed, look to those in the NRA leadership who are calling the shots.
HOWARD J said:
It's election time boys---at least send them a dollar.
You may not like them but they have done a lot for us.................
THEY'VE done for US? You've got to remember who they
WORK for and get
PAID by!
GunsBeerFreedom said:
The 'problem' with the NRA is, IMO, their eagerness to compromise. A necessity when dealing in politics, but it's not surprising some don't like it.
If it were just politics, yeah, fine.
THIS IS ABOUT OUR RIGHTS! There is not compromising when it comes to inalienable rights.
jimmyraythomason said:
THAT is how things get done! I spent 8 years as an elected official in city government and know that you either compromise or you learn to take accept defeat graciously.
When it comes to our rights, you
NEVER accept defeat. You fight
harder.
General Geoff said:
From what I understand, the NRA was quite powerful back in 1968. Where were they when congress passed the GCA? Yeah. They had their chance. If the NRA changes their tune and starts trying to repeal the GCA or NFA, I'll gladly plunk down cash for membership.
Right on, General! I'm a member using my membership trying to fix it from within. But try as I might, the NRA will never draw the loot they need to be truly successful until they do take on the big tasks. If the Board of Directors were to actually take that "single issue" they tout as their focus, money would flow in faster than they could count it, let alone spend it! I fear, however, with the crew we have at the top of the NRA right now, we'll never see it happen.
Tom Gresham is right. It's time for the members of the NRA to replace the leadership. A majority of those there now have either gone soft, lost their way, or have corrupted themselves. I can see no other apparent reason for the failures, ineptitude, cold feet and pretense of the Board.
Woody