Greenpeace, PETA, and the NRA?

[Byron Quick]

I was a charter member of Greenpeace but came to a parting of the ways years ago.

I hold what many would consider to be radical, extremist political views...I'm in the anarchist wing of the Libertarian Party. (Unfortunately, I realize that government is here to stay, too many of my fellows need to be told what to do, it gives them a warm and fuzzy feeling)a

I've never seen an 'extremist' view espoused by the NRA. I've never even seen an extremist view espoused by a board member barring some of Ted Nugent's rants...and he was ranting for exactly how many decades BEFORE he became a board member?

 

[Dr.Mall Ninja]

I love the NRA

 

[Cosmoline]

I dropped my membership some time ago but send them money from time to time. The mailing lists for Greenpeace, Sierra Club, PETA, or any political group are an invitation to mass junk mail. It's gotten so I won't put my address on anything unless I absolutely have to.

I also have a few political issues with the NRA. They have been far too close to the GOP, and they had to be drug kicking and screaming into Parker/Heller. The movement is changing, and the threats are changing.

 

[jaholder1971]

Greenpeace is the political wing of ELF.

PETA is the political wing of ALF.

Unless you consider gunowners terrorists, the NRA does not prop up domestic terror groups like the formers.

 

[Davandron]

I appreciate all the thoughtful replies, especially from the senior members and moderators.

One thing I have realized after reading everyone's observations is that I know less about the NRA then I thought I did. I probably need to understand more about the NRA; both who makes up its board and its agenda. I'll have to see if I can discern which comments are the individual's and which are the organization's. I wish there was a resource that made this a little more clear.

An important note I saw in a few replies was that there are other organizations supporting rights, however many feel the NRA is the most effective political group. I'm realizing that when it comes to discussing the NRA and other groups, this isn't an election and instead of it being an either-or decision. Perhaps it's better to think of in terms of ratios of support and spreading resources around a little bit. It's unlikely that one organization will exactly support my beliefs so why should only one organization receive my support?

 

[hso]

I support the NRA and a couple of others, including a state only organization.

Go through the NRA website for more information on what the official policy is. Just remember that letting peripheral issues derail your central concern doesn't do you or the cause you're interested in any good.

You really should look into the local Friends of the NRA and your state organizations to see what grassroots work you can do.

 

[FLA2760]

HSO wrote,"Good question and a concern many members here have.

I guess there's two issues that fall out of it.

What are the effective national alternatives to the NRA in protecting RKBA.

What are the things you can do personally to protect and support RKBA?

The second question is easy. We have many individuals working on their own to support RKBA. They write letters to their local, state and national representatives in support of RKBA and against irrational laws restricting it. They actually spend time visiting those same politicians to personally take the message that there are voters concerned about this issue. They work with local organizations that they have common cause with to amplify their voice.

The effective national organization question is more difficult. The NRA is the 800 lb gorilla amongst the RKBA organizations because of the number of members they have and as such has a huge impact in our favor. Supporting them in the near term could be very beneficial. Other organizations may more closely fit your personal philosophy. GOA and JPFO are just two".

Here's a great source to start your own campaign. http://www.gunfacts.info/


A BIG +1 to that.