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I agree - very wise. The flip side of that statement is that we must then assume that this "personal" statment from this other member must also be taken in the same light and viewed as an official position of the NRA.gigag04 wrote:Very wise. Oh wellCharles L. Cotton wrote: I hope you guys understand that as a member of the NRA Board of Directors, I cannot comment on this issue, as I must be cognizant that anything I say may be viewed in my official capacity as a representative of the NRA, and not merely an expression of my personal opinion.
Chas.
NRA Board members are not paid. In fact, I work about 150 to 200 hours a year for the NRA and I have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in billings since 2001 that could have been generated by working for paying clients.one eyed fatman wrote:If he's being paid to represent the NRA his personal views should be the same as the NRA's. If his views are different then he's in the wrong job.propellerhead wrote:He stated it was his personal opinion.
It absolutely isn't the NRA's position, as is evidenced by our successful efforts to prevent reauthorization of the assault weapons ban. But you are reading between the lines of my response - as I thought many would.Kalrog wrote:I agree - very wise. The flip side of that statement is that we must then assume that this "personal" statment from this other member must also be taken in the same light and viewed as an official position of the NRA.gigag04 wrote:Very wise. Oh wellCharles L. Cotton wrote: I hope you guys understand that as a member of the NRA Board of Directors, I cannot comment on this issue, as I must be cognizant that anything I say may be viewed in my official capacity as a representative of the NRA, and not merely an expression of my personal opinion.
Chas.
Sorry, just playing Devil's Advocate here...
It is the opinion of THIS NRA member (and only this member) that I don't want someone with that view point representing me in 2A matters... Nothing about a 10 round limit makes sense and it should not be promoted on a personal or an organization level.Charles L. Cotton wrote:It absolutely isn't the NRA's position, as is evidenced by our successful efforts to prevent reauthorization of the assault weapons ban. But you are reading between the lines of my response - as I thought many would.
Chas.
I think this contrast in stances (or non-stance, in Chas.'s case.Charles L. Cotton wrote:I hope you guys understand that as a member of the NRA Board of Directors, I cannot comment on this issue, as I must be cognizant that anything I say may be viewed in my official capacity as a representative of the NRA, and not merely an expression of my personal opinion.gigag04 wrote:<~~~~~~~~ anxiously awaiting Chas' response.
Chas.
) shows the value of having 75 members on the BoD. It lessens the negative impact when someone who isn't a professional politician or speaker, opens his mouth and says something he shouldn't. If there are two or three major national figures running the organization, then a misstep could be fatal. When it's just one voice among dozens, it's not as dangerous.There was a time, not too long ago, when any man without the simple decency to take his hat off in certain situations would be seen as grossly uncouth. Some of us have noticed that it's still a good gauge of a man's respect for others. Anyone who keeps his hat on indoors, especially at the table, or when addressing a lady or mixed crowd, is, IMO, implying that his vanity is more important to him than his host or audience. Certain uniforms, and of course, protective equipment are exceptions when the situation dictates, but I just can't take anyone seriously who tries so hard to play up the John Wayne/Roy Rogers/Gene Autry/etc "white hat cowboy" image without bothering to demonstrate the good manners that were integral to their characters.Charles L. Cotton wrote:Huh?KD5NRH wrote: Then can you comment on the rudeness of wearing one's hat indoors? I thought at least the NRA would push for some rules of decorum among its board members.
Chas.
There sure was...but times are a changing. I regularly wear a hat, but many would call it a "baseball cap." I wear it indoors (not church) and in mixed company with hat racks present. I even wear it when speaking with ladies.KD5NRH wrote:There was a time, not too long ago, when any man without the simple decency to take his hat off in certain situations would be seen as grossly uncouth.
Flatland2D wrote:I don't get why everyone is so upset. A gun with 5 rounds in the mag is only half as likely to be used in a crime than a gun with 10 rounds. It's just simple math.
Only a lawyer could give a non-response with so much response.Charles L. Cotton wrote:I hope you guys understand that as a member of the NRA Board of Directors, I cannot comment on this issue, as I must be cognizant that anything I say may be viewed in my official capacity as a representative of the NRA, and not merely an expression of my personal opinion.gigag04 wrote:<~~~~~~~~ anxiously awaiting Chas' response.
Chas.
