Say NO to the "Petition to Forbid Support of the NRA on this Site." Here is why:

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99. Would you say the same about the KKK?

"Don't like the KKK. Then don't join it. Refute it. But shun some [one] who joins?..."

I'll admit this is somewhat hyperbolic (and I think there are some here who would argue that it isn't) but I'm curious as to your response.

Just how far would you extend the open door here on DU? If the NRA--which has castigated our president (and has on its board a member who has, on multiple occasions, called for his murder), worked tirelessly to defeat progressive Democrats, funneled tens of millions of dollars and millions of volunteer and paid hours into electing the most vile reactionairies--and all in the interests of a few major corporations reaping profits off of fear, injury, and death--if that organization is to be welcomed into DU with open arms, then where exactly would you draw the line?

Seriously, I want to know.

How about folks who praise the US Chamber of Commerce? Operation Rescue? Homophobic churches? Right wing militias? The Tea Party?

What does an organization have to do for you to say, okay, enough, we shouldn't welcome these folks and those who support them into a forum expressly built for progressive Democrats?