Whether we agree with using a celebrity spokesperson or not, the bottom line is, it works. Unfortunately the sheep in this country will follow anyone with name/face recognition.
We need a spokesperson that can appeal to the widest number of Americans.
Ted Nugent can hold his own in a 2nd amendment debate, but he needs to play the game, be more articulate, and clean up his appearance. For the most part I think he would only get the attention of those already pro-gun.
Clint Eastwood, if he is actually pro-gun, doesn't present the image we need for our cause. The last thing we need is a Harry Callahan or Josey Wales image.
Drew Carey may draw the younger crowd, but as a comedian, he may not be taken seriously by the majority of Americans.
For me it's a toss up between James Earl Jones and Tom Selleck, but leaning towards Selleck.
James Earl Jones is well respected, articulate, and intelligent. It's obvious a black spokesperson could benefit or cause.
Tom Selleck comes across as intelligent and non-threatening. The fence sitters, which is who we need to win over, don't want to see a person who is threatening looking, to preach the benefits of gun ownership. Tom Selleck would also appeal to the ladies, who for the most part seem to be anti-gun. No offence to the female members of TFL/THR. He's no spring chicken, but he's considerably younger than James Earl Jones and may also draw the younger crowd.
A little off topic, but in the special features of the Conan the Barbarian DVD, James Earl Jones was asked how he liked working with the snakes. He made reference to how he had to catch and eat a snake in Ranger school. Does anyone know more about his military service? Was he just tabbed or did he serve in a Ranger bat?
