Why not? We surely have the clout to elect one (or two or more) among many board openings, from TFL members who are also NRA members, if we are just sure to vote in the board election. We certainly have the communications medium here to stick together as a voting block (or two). If not this time, then next time around. Someone who will tow a strong second amendment, no-infringement-means-no-infringement line.
Without going into detail about the current NRA vs. GOA debates, suffice it to say the following points sum up the situation in my view. Both NRA and GOA are GOOD organizations, and all gun owners should at least belong to these two, if not more. BUT, to the extent that YOU believe either one is not doing a good job, then I believe, rather than bowing out, instead YOU should take responsibility for the direction of the organization by voting for board members who support your views. That goes for all of us. The idea is no different from voting for your gov't politicians. WE are responsible as a group for where WE are. This holds true MUCH MORE with an organization such as NRA where the members have reasonably closely aligned views, than with the sheeple in the general public. Now the practical problem of course is that I for one don't have the first clue which people on the board of directors ballot support which views. They all support gun rights, but to varying degrees and with varying philosophies. Therefore, we should elect a few we DO know, by their views here on TFL. Comments? Anyone care to run? When's the next election? How many votes does each member cast? Is the ballot automatically sent in the Rifleman, etc., or must one be requested? I think the terms are three years. We also need to find out what all is required of a director in terms of travel (if any), time, cost (if any), etc., so that people here can decide whether to run. Well?
[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited July 25, 2000).]
Without going into detail about the current NRA vs. GOA debates, suffice it to say the following points sum up the situation in my view. Both NRA and GOA are GOOD organizations, and all gun owners should at least belong to these two, if not more. BUT, to the extent that YOU believe either one is not doing a good job, then I believe, rather than bowing out, instead YOU should take responsibility for the direction of the organization by voting for board members who support your views. That goes for all of us. The idea is no different from voting for your gov't politicians. WE are responsible as a group for where WE are. This holds true MUCH MORE with an organization such as NRA where the members have reasonably closely aligned views, than with the sheeple in the general public. Now the practical problem of course is that I for one don't have the first clue which people on the board of directors ballot support which views. They all support gun rights, but to varying degrees and with varying philosophies. Therefore, we should elect a few we DO know, by their views here on TFL. Comments? Anyone care to run? When's the next election? How many votes does each member cast? Is the ballot automatically sent in the Rifleman, etc., or must one be requested? I think the terms are three years. We also need to find out what all is required of a director in terms of travel (if any), time, cost (if any), etc., so that people here can decide whether to run. Well?
[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited July 25, 2000).]
Let's all stick together.