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I would rather support an organization that compromises and deals to get stuff done, than one that is purist and accomplishes nothing because they cannot compromise. Win it all (unlikely) or lose it all (very likely).
Holds true for more issues than guns, for me.
However, where is it written that you can only join one organization?
Issue solved. LOL
See, I actually disagree with this. I'd rather support the non-giving group (and will very soon) but those groups do not have the membership size that the forgiving group does. It is hard to argue that the NRA has won what it has, because it has chosen its battles wisely though.Originally Posted by Red_Chili
I would rather support an organization that compromises and deals to get stuff done, than one that is purist and accomplishes nothing because they cannot compromise. Win it all (unlikely) or lose it all (very likely).
Holds true for more issues than guns, for me.
However, where is it written that you can only join one organization?
"There are no finger prints under water."
Little on the national side but for state rights many orgs have done a good share. But in saying this I know the real fight isn't allways on the state level but the national. If the Fed would let the states do what the constitution was desined to let them do we would have less issues on this particular topic (gun rights). The NRA takes the fight to the hill and I can't argue that these other groups do the same or at least have the "victories" the NRA has. And no I can't answer your question above. Good point made though on a list.
I like that other groups actually care about ALL gun rights (like class III) and have read this argument a few times before I decided to give money to the NRA. I was swayed both ways for a time. What finally convinced me, were people's reports of Castle Doctrines that the NRA supposedly helped to write AND pass into law for certain states. I guess they are working on something for Nevada now?
"There are no finger prints under water."
My wife just took advantage of this offer and i may be signing my son up for a Life membership within the next couple of months.
After that we'll all get onboard with the RMGO.
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Where do you want it to go?
I like that direction!
The reality is multi-faceted. We need organizations such as the NRA, GOA and RMGO to keep tabs on things to assist those of us who cannot hover over the sites and lists that show new and pending legislative action.
We cannot simply idle and wait for them to tell us what action to take or simply rely on any one source. This is a multi-front battle for our rights.
So while folks want to demean the NRA - go for it, I'm not their biggest fan either - they serve a useful purpose. The free membership is a good way to at least be part of one of those fronts. The rest, well most of us would like to think we're active, but honestly boys and girls, when was the last time you pulled face time with your elected officials? If you've done so, bravo.. the majority cannot be bothered with the effort. Something is better than nothing, even though we all know more must be done.
So get off your high horses about the NRA, they are a tool, much like the other local and national organizations. Use them and use them hard. But you'd better damn well step the hell up and make your voice heard, otherwise you are but a digit in the database and not being truly counted!
I have a different take on the "free" part. I think it is like any lobbying group-- what they need most is MONEY to sway the politicains and reach more people to gain influence. If you believe strongly in the cause they promote, you should be willing to pony up cash because the liberal anti-gunners have no problem supporting their agendas as evidenced by the last election.
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