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In reply to the discussion: Mass Shooting at Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin [View all]AnotherMcIntosh
(11,064 posts)and was a Democratic legislative aide when he joined the NRA in 1977.
In 1996 when some Democrats in positions of power in Washington, DC pushed for anti-gun legislation, LaPierre's influence and the influence of the NRA under his leadership increased signifigantly. Many Democrats in Congress lost their seats because they acted contrary to the public's wishes and acted in an undemocratic manner. The anti-gun legislative efforts helped elect a signfigant number of Republicans, including VP Cheney who obtained five draft deferments and never held a M-14 or M-16 in Viet Nam.
Should anyone think that resuming a push for anti-gun legislation would produce a different result?
If so, just look at the smirk on Cheney's face and remember all those Republicans who were elected.