Keith B wrote:
But, the NRA DOES exist, and that is the best voice we have today. If it didn't exist, then I would support that other theoretical bargaining group if they had the voice.
In a perfect world all political decisions and protections would NOT be based on "money and lawyers". United in an NRA we can pool our modest resources and afford lawyers to question and litigate for us collectively. Our representative form of government is much more responsive to collective groups with lawyers and lobbyists, than to individuals with none. Read the form reply from your congressman and see if it even relates to your concerns the next time you write them.
It's the same with dealing with the FCC by the ARRL (American Radio Relay League), etc, etc. Collective resources are superior to none.
).....I'm sure ya'll know what I mean. Brady and MOM's have been successful villianizing the NRA as being outside of the social middlegrounds. It's a reaction to his environment and generation. I don't have an answer. I am a member of the NRA to support 2A advocacy alone. I have no interest in their (our, though I don't really feel vested) internal politics, and certainly agree that individual salesmanship and safety are the most reasonable means to promote new memberships, one new member at a time.