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Re: NRA opposes puppy mill bill

boxwood — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:59:34 -0400

I'm a proud gun owner and an avid animal lover.

I'm dismayed that the NRA has strayed from its mission of protecting citizens' rights to defend themselves. The nation's biggest gun-rights group wants to protecting the interest of puppy mill operators? Why?

Read the bill. Decide for yourself. There's nothing radical in it.

The bill would go a long way toward preventing the kinds of conditions found in Wayne County two months ago. And what happened in September in Catawba County. And in November in Lincoln County.

Can anyone conscientiously argue that animals used for breeding shouldn't receive humane treatment?

Re: NRA despicable

PaulTerrell — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:32:28 -0400

So do ALL puppy mills abuse animals. Do you know this to be fact? Just being a devil's advocate so to speak. I read today that in the penned areas that usually cover hundreds of acres that foxes live and raise their young.
I am not saying I support puppy mills. But I have to respond to your attacks which are based on your opinion here since you brought up zero facts or statistics. Just like the Wake County School Board saying their diversity busing works yet will not run a study to see. They just say trust us we know better. Do you?

By the way I support both the NRA and the Humane Society so I want just the facts, man.

NRA despicable

Isaac136 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:45:55 -0400

Not sure which is more vile, the puppy mills or the NRA. No one who truly respects what hunting is or who practices ethics in hunting would vouch for puppy mills or "penning" foxes or canned hunts.

The mindset that supports puppy mills is the antithesis of the mindset of the hunter, who condemns mistreatment of any animal.

Re: NRA opposes puppy mill bill

rjohns — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:33:32 -0400

If the NRA members have legitimate kennels then what is their worry? However, why should not kennels be inspected and held to account just as a dairy or cattle, or pig farmer? There should not be special rules.

Puppy mills are gortesque and cruel. Go visit one and see for yourself.

I fail to see any difference between a puppy mill, child pornography, or those who traffic in human beings. This is vial and we all know it. CLOSE THE PUPPY MILLS.

It is about time that folks are held accountable.

R. Johns

Re: NRA on line two, please

kttechwriter — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:00:47 -0500

You should keep your nutty comments to yourself, riot person. Did you even notice how Mayor Ray Nagan went door to door in New Orleans and confiscated guns? But, why would you care. Only the law abiders gave them up. The criminals kept theirs.

The NRA has been using Obama since before he became the nominee. Check out gunbanobama.com It's an old website they aren't using anymore.

Re: NRA on line two, please

Gosh — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:35:34 -0500

Street RIOTS by summertime, get ready!

Of course, there's always the small chance you're an idiot.

Re: NRA on line two, please

FFC1304 — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:20:42 -0500

We will keep our guns to protect ourselves from the federal government who becomes more intrusive daily, and there is SURE to be a violent rEVOLution very soon! Street RIOTS by summertime, get ready!

Re: L.A. designer knits a critique of Helms

bjr_cci — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:17:32 -0500

And why is this crap news?

The man is dead and you guys still have to attack. Get a life!!!

I look forward to the day when the N&O and the other rags who report crap finally go under. It's coming soon!

Re: Burr bill would ease gun limits for vets

jjsmith2 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:09:13 -0400

This is the most idiotic thing I've ever heard. Judges and magistrates are not medical experts they can only rely upon the words and opinions of individuals who work and operate in the mental health field.

Furthermore, to state that people who have a sever mental impairment as having "trouble handling their own affairs," does a great disservice to the people in the world who are struggling to overcome their demons and shows that Richard Burr has no idea what he is talking about.

Burr, by introducing this bill, insults America's veterans. This bill is tantamount to saying veterans are incapable of suffering mental disabilities and only further maintains the stigma soldiers in the armed services face when suffering from a mental disablity.

Also, Seung-Hui Cho was not a criminal until he violated the laws by killing people, which is why Congress and a myriad of states are working to close that loop-hole, while Burr's law only works to exacerbate the loop-hole.

This is just further proof that Richard Burr has no intentions of helping America's veterans or helping the mentally disabled in this country. He is more intent on getting quick political boost from organizations like the NRA.

I just hope people do not fall for this ruse.

Re: Hayes is Congressional Top Gun

Hudba — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:16:57 -0400

Good for him. He'll have lots of time for his shooting hobby after the November election.

Re: NRA endorses Jones

Wildgoose — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:50:14 -0400

Yea, as as a long time NRA member I'm wondering what is wrong with the NRA? No follow up with Joe to see if he ever got the questionaire. Sending out a document like that with no tracking, what's with the NRA these days? Did the NRA run out of my dimes to make a phone call? Can't staffers read Joe's Website or call his campaign? Every NRA member in the 3rd District should be wondering about whats being done on their behalf by the NRA. We expect straight shooting not blind blazing away. Can you imagine a career officer, Infantryman, Ranger and Paratrooper being against the second ammendment or guns? Unbelievable!

Thank you NRA

Hudba — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:13:00 -0400

I would like to thank the NRA for letting me know who NOT to vote for. Pittenger and Tyson can count me out.

Re: NRA endorses Smith

razor0397 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:08:51 -0400

I am disappointed in their endorsement. It takes more than barbeque and Lee Greenwood to be governor. I am a NRA member. My wife and I support McCrory.

Re: NRA endorses Smith

tangoz — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:42:23 -0400

I am a lifetime member and I support PAT!

Re: NRA endorses Smith

Tomcat2 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:01:26 -0400

RTB: The NRA PVF endorsed Bev Perdue also. Got my orange card in the mail today.