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First off, I believe in a strong 2nd Amendment.
What the pro-gun people seem to miss is that most people are just asking for some sensible gun regulations, like re-institute the assault weapons ban, background checks that filter for people with a history of violence and/or mental problems. You know, the kind of things that rank and file NRA members want.
Of course, the right wing tv/radio screamers won't tell you this.
I saw a show on fox today that was a discussion/debate with a person advocating sensible gun regulations and a representative from the gun lobby.
When confronted with the fact that a strong majority of NRA members want sensible regulations, he simply changed the subject. Actually, his whole thing when presented with facts was to change the subject.
I keep saying it and I'll say it again - the leadership of the NRA are nothing more than paid whores for the gun manufacturers. They don't give a damn about the will of their membership, they just want to help their paymasters sell more guns.
Insane? We'll sell you a gun or three
History of violence? We'll sell you a gun or three
Follow the money guys
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