I'm pretty sure that the NRA does not sell guns.Quithilion wrote: ↑08 Mar 2018, 18:58 The NRA are doing what they are supposed to do. Sell guns, to whomever they can.
The responsibility rest either with the government for allowing the NRA to sell to the wrong people or with the people who bought the guns. After all they chose to buy them.
I come from a country that doesn't allow us to own guns and we have no such problems. So I'll have a final notice watch if they need testers.
How much responsibility falls on the NRA?
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Re: How much responsibility falls on the NRA?
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Thank you for the clarification.
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Crikey. Thanks for your detailed reply - this is obviously a very current and emotive subject. As a Brit, I can't believe your gun violence situation that people seem so opposed to doing anything about. It looks mad from across the pond. But your NRA seems to be so powerful that their opposition to change makes the problem insurmountable. I really hope that's not the case, and I have great admiration for the kids who are speaking out and providing alternative political views for the next generation of voters. I haven't read this book yet, but I have a feeling that I might cry my way through itSpirit Wandering wrote: ↑02 Mar 2018, 10:52 I haven't read this work yet. However, from the reviews I have looked at, it would appear that the author argues in favor of gun control, which would put the book in a positon directly opposite the NRA. While I haven't read the book, I am very familiar with the NRA's views and actions. I would argue that the NRA definitely has some responsibility for mass shootings, by adamantly opposing any and all gun controls. Although I would also argue that the societal issues that result in mass shootings go a lot deeper than the efforts of the NRA.
A brief primer about the NRA for anyone who isn't familiar with them. In 2015, the last year for which I could find online their required annual reporting, their revenue was almost $400 million. In the world of non-profit organizations, that makes them a very large one indeed. They are organized as a 501(c)4 non-profit, which designates them as a "social welfare" organization. Personally, I find this designation ironic, given their activities. However, I would imagine that their members feel that the organization's stated mission to "protect" the constitution, particularly regarding the second amendment, would meet the standard of promoting social welfare.
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I agree with you on this one. I believe that as a non profit organization, the NRA shouldn't be 'buying support from politicians to sell more guns and stop any type of reform. I am not pro or anti gun, but I believe better background checks and mandatory training on how to handle a gun would help in so many ways.sepicatt wrote: ↑04 Mar 2018, 09:50Interesting thought. I think the problem when it comes to the NRA is how they handle the situation. I don't see the FDA stand there blatantly arguing against issues and making social stances the way they do. I think that is where the problem lies. The whole issue appears to be being approached as a social/rights issue rather then being looked at scientifically if that makes sense. Not saying the FDA never does anything questionable.kandscreeley wrote: ↑02 Mar 2018, 20:52 I'm not so sure. When a drug that the FDA has approved turns out to be deadly, people blame the drug manufacturer not the FDA. Isn't this similar?
I don't know if the FDA ever uses money to support politicians, but I think the world would be better off if large organizations did not buy our government figures, and they actually relied on the people for support.
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