A few months ago, we at the NRA decided to offer free, one-year memberships to all active-duty military personnel. We thought it would be a nice treat for our servicemen and women, but I never expected to be criticized for it.
Instead, the "Gun Guys" blog (run by the anti-gun Freedom States Alliance) said our gift was "desperate" and "cynical." Mother Jones magazine (you know, the same magazine where Michael Moore was once an editor) said they had a problem with American Rifleman magazine appearing in the mailboxes of our returning soldiers.
What the heck is wrong with these people? I didn't see the Gun Guys or Mother Jones pipe up and condemn MoveOn.org for its atrocious ad that suggests the military is simply lying to the American people. Yet they criticize the NRA for wanting to do something nice for the troops?
That's just twisted.
The NRA was founded by former Union generals, and our dedication and support for our troops has been an integral part of the organization since 1871. We will never turn our back on those who protect this great nation.
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