While I disagree with the NRA on many issues, I'm reluctant to blame an entire organization/movement for the irresponsible actions of a few of its members/backers. That knife cuts both ways, you know. An evironmentalist who had worked to stop old growth cutting in (I think) the Opal Creek forest area of Oregon has just pled guilty to torching several logging trucks, and another guy who has been visible as a spokesperson for some environmental organizations is believed to have been involved, too. (While they may have intended only to destroy property, actions like that pose dangers to people, too.)

The NRA is no more reponsible for nuts in its membership than are anti-war or environmental organizations, unless the organizations advocate those irresponsible actions.

Happy holidays,

Genie