NRA donations to politicians

[Butterfly]

Many people are aware of what corporations and others controlling forces do to campaigns and they are trying to change that.

Changing it is going to be a very long row to hoe, in light of the Citizens United ruling, a disastrous decision in my opinion.

 

[suze]

Why can't we remove money from campaigns? Give each candidate a series of forums with a serious interviewer asking only about issues and no opponent bashing. What could be more fair. Eliminate the special interest groups for good!
it's the only way to get back to what an election is supposed to be.

suze

 

[Ed Mashburn]

Good morning to all- I believe the NRA is a dangerous organization. I believe that the NRA leadership has so corralled the discussion of responsible gun control and made it a "They're trying to take my guns!" situation with its members- there's no possibility of rational discussion. And the NRA has tremendous influence on the political system0 both financially and through media manipulation
In my occasionally humble opinion- there's no reason for a civilian to have a fully automatic- or even semi-automatic weapon. These are military firearms designed and built to kill people. Those who claim AR-15s and other military weapons are sporting guns are not being honest. These are people killers.
Handguns? These are not hunting or target shooting guns. These are easy to conceal and carry people killers. But NRA won't allow any discussion of limiting the access and purchase of handguns.
I realize that our culture is connected to firearms- that's a fact.
But I also realize that a lot of people who should not have access to any implement more dangerous than a butter knife can walk down to the nearest Wal-Mart and buy a handgun or semi-automatic rifle with no difficulty.
That's not right.
NRA is a dangerous organization because there's no discussion with them about guns. it's "Their way or No way".
Good day to all- Ed

 

[QuickSilver]

Good morning to all- I believe the NRA is a dangerous organization. I believe that the NRA leadership has so corralled the discussion of responsible gun control and made it a "They're trying to take my guns!" situation with its members- there's no possibility of rational discussion. And the NRA has tremendous influence on the political system0 both financially and through media manipulation
In my occasionally humble opinion- there's no reason for a civilian to have a fully automatic- or even semi-automatic weapon. These are military firearms designed and built to kill people. Those who claim AR-15s and other military weapons are sporting guns are not being honest. These are people killers.
Handguns? These are not hunting or target shooting guns. These are easy to conceal and carry people killers. But NRA won't allow any discussion of limiting the access and purchase of handguns.
I realize that our culture is connected to firearms- that's a fact.
But I also realize that a lot of people who should not have access to any implement more dangerous than a butter knife can walk down to the nearest Wal-Mart and buy a handgun or semi-automatic rifle with no difficulty.
That's not right.
NRA is a dangerous organization because there's no discussion with them about guns. it's "Their way or No way".
Good day to all- Ed

The NRA USED to be an organization for gun owners, and promoted responsible ownership and gun safety. NOW they represent the gun and ammo manufacturers.. and depend on their money to function. Any legislation that even has the potential of cutting into the profits of the manufacturers is opposed by the NRA.