Here is the response I got about guns from AARP.

[Hook686]

I thought this was the High Road ...

... and am surprised at the bashing of the AARP going on. Every individual entity, including corporations, I believe has the right to an opinion. I do not agree with the AARP view expressed, and will not join that organization. I will not bash them either. I believe that those that hold such an opinion are frightened, as I also believe are folks that CCW.

No matter what my personal opinion, this is a country of procedural due process and operates as a representative form of government. Someday firearms might be banned in this country. If such happens, I will honor the law and work hard to ameliorate the situation.

I hope folks here will learn to respect another persons opinion, for it is nothing more than that, and is based upon that person's personal experiences, prejudices and mental condition. Practice the High Road, be nice to each other.

Remember, when the number of 'nutcases' reaches 51%, we change sides.

 

[Zoogster]

So a group that markets to seniors wants to remove the tool that keeps seniors equal with strong young men?
It sounds like if they accomplished that goal thier demographic would be more harmed than most.

 

[Nomad101bc]

AARP is just another group wanting us to devolve into socailist sheepul. Seniors are already the most active voting group they dont need these hophlophobs.

 

[mike101]

Why does AARP even have a policy regarding firearms?

When I turned 50 I started getting mail from them. I threw it out. I thought I was just in denial. Now, I can see that it was forsight on my part.

 

[Hokkmike]

hophlophobs

never heard that one before......

 

[hit or miss]

Hook
Yes they are free to form their own opinions. That said, they are not free to foist their opinions on me. They are one of the more socialistic organizations out there (and that's my opinion). It's amazing their membership can include so many veterans who support this gun grabbing ideal.

 

[The Annoyed Man]

I believe that those that hold such an opinion are frightened, as I also believe are folks that CCW.

I CCW. What is it exactly that you think I am afraid of? I also carry a pocket knife for when I need to cut something, and I keep a flashlight in the glove box of my car in case it breaks down at night. Again, what exactly is it that you think I am afraid of?



There is large amount of difference between being afraid, and simply being prepared.

 

[dfunde01]

AARP was a strong supporter of Hillary's first attempt at universal health care which is why I would never join. Also the political positions that are supported by the AARP are framed by the management with no consideration given to the wishes of the members. They do not care what the members support and never poll the membership to ask.

 

[MICHAEL T]

I sent them the following quote.

"Our task of creating a socialist America can only succeed when those who would resist us have been totally disarmed."
Sara Brady, Chairman, Handgun Control, The National Educator, January 1994, Page 3

Then said since they like her so much They to must be a bunch of Socialist themselves. And to remove me forever from any mail list they have with my name on it.

 

[txgolfer45]

Their response is a form letter. I received the exact same response. I let them know what I thought about their "policy" and that there are many potential members that won't be joining the AARP due to their policy.

 

[Samuraigg]

Yeah count me as someone else who wonders why on earth they even NEED a policy on firearms...

 

[Anotherguy]

I too have to take issue with this statement;

I believe that those that hold such an opinion are frightened, as I also believe are folks that CCW.

And wholeheartedly agree with this one;

There is large amount of difference between being afraid, and simply being prepared.

AARP=Just another socialist front group. Just my humble opinion of course.

 

[nezumi]

When I bought my house I was limited in what insurance companies I could get for my home owner's insurance due to knob and tube wiring (and required to get insurance for my mortgage). As it happens, my insurance company is somehow connected with AARP. I'm looking to actually get myself licensed as an electrician to rewire my whole house so I can finally jump over to USAA instead of the AARP-linked company, but I have to ask, is having a contract with that insurance company actually supporting AARP, or is it just that they have an agreement without money changing hands?

 

[JWarren]

I think it is long past time to splash some black coffee down the throat of the PC world we live in. Looking around, I don't see any volunteers. It may as well be me.

Hook686 wrote:

Every individual entity, including corporations, I believe has the right to an opinion.

Absolutely! And any entity-- whether it be individual or legal that DOES chose a position and takes public action it or makes public statements, they expose themselves to the marketplace of ideas. They subject themselves to scrutiny.

Some of that scrutiny can be harsh.

I frankly DO have a problem with organizations that "bundle" such activism into a larger goal-- whether that goal be for profit or non-for-profit. I ceased financially supporting the goals of the United Methodist Church MANY years ago because of their financial support for anti-handgun organizations.

I ceased giving contributions to my national fraternity when I discovered that they were giving money to similar organizations.

A (very liberal) friend of mine once told me that the most powerful "vote" we have is our dollars. Every time we spend money with or give money to an organization, we are voting for their efforts. I only vote with those who I can live with.

I hope folks here will learn to respect another persons opinion, for it is nothing more than that, and is based upon that person's personal experiences, prejudices and mental condition. Practice the High Road, be nice to each other.

Respect is a fallacy. There is no such thing as uniform respect in the marketplace of ideas. The PC culture IS NOT about respecting everyone's ideas and views-- it is about respecting the ideas and views that THEY agree with.

Those that claim to be PC can often be the quinessentail hypocrite. Not only do they REALIZE this, but they expect YOU to give them a pass for it if you "get" it.

I can literally think of DOZENS of ideas and views to whom NO RESPECT is given in our society. I can think of several ideas and views that literally evoke outward HATRED from many people.

Living in a free society isn't about respecting every idea or view. Living in a free society is about putting up with a bunch of crap that you may not agree with. But you NEVER are REQUIRED to share those views. And a PC person, I would think, would not be one that would believe they should FORCE their view on others. Nor would such a person or group dishonestly co-opt monies into their activist positions pseudo-under the radar.


In my opinion, being on "the high road" has NEVER been about "being nice." I was taught through my life that "the high road" was something about principles, morals, integrity, and honesty. The high road isn't about agreeing with every postion that comes along. The high road isn't about smiling to one's face and cursing them in your mind. Some of the most upstanding and principled people I have ever met would tell you EXACTLY what they thought about your personal choices and what kind of character it showed you to have.

Sometimes "the high road" is telling what needs to be said.

To me, the high road is living on principles, speaking as you believe, and acting as you speak.


-- John