Lawmaker Who Was ‘Life Member’ Of NRA Quits

[struggle4progress]

BY ALICE OLLSTEIN DEC 4, 2015 10:55 AM

Former Nevada Assembly Speaker and candidate for Congress John Oceguera wrote to the National Rifle Association this week asking them to remove his name from their membership list.

Calling himself a “law-abiding gun owner” who grew up in a family of hunters, and “Life Member” of the NRA, the Democratic candidate for the House said Wednesday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, California was the final straw for his relationship with the pro-gun lobby.

“Our country is facing a tragic gun violence epidemic, and we cannot ignore it,” he wrote. “Still, the NRA opposes any legislation that would help keep guns out of the hands of terrorists, criminals and the mentally ill, and spends millions to stop any action in Congress that could help prevent further violence. I cannot continue to be a member while the NRA refuses to back closing these loopholes” ...

http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2015/12/04/3728239/nra-nevada-quitting/

[Thinkingabout]

1. This should be what all politicians do, NRA does not respond responsibility.

[alfie]

2. Good for him

I hope it helps him in his campaign for congress.

[Chasstev365]

3. A Profile in Courage

We need more of this!

[Skittles]

4. I guess the classroom full of kids wasn't enough