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In reply to the discussion: Pathetic... Even The 'Democratic Underground' Is Afraid Of The NRA [View all]turtlerescue1
(1,013 posts)But the NRA is a freight train, what will not stop it is a human.
Thoma Hartmann today argued that we also have Freedom of Speech, but even that has regulations, like yelling "fire" in a theater, etc. BUT the NRA doesn't want to hear about regulations to "ensure public safety". How much are they pouring into this election? Federally, States, and likely County Levels?
Citizens United won't be a way to reduce the impacts of the NRA. Which means before we can get to step four of "dis-arming" the power of the NRA lobby, we have to fight these other battles first. Kinda hard to do when things like jobs, mortgages, and LOSS get in the way of our focus and demand energies.
Ya know I've been aware of hunting season most of my lifetime, from pheasant to duck to deer and bear. My Dad hunted with a bow, required more skill. Still I never heard rapid fire weapons used to hunt food, but sure heard them in gang violence.
We are a long way from getting any peace with the NRA. How many more will have to be killed while doing innocent everyday activities? If we could take their Right b.s. off the table, not let them cling to their mantras, but asked what they think needs to be done to end this insanity-would that help?