Editor's note: On March 13, we ran John Krull's column on the National Rifle Association's endorsement of Richard Mourdock for U.S. senator. That inspired the following response from the NRA and rebuttal by Krull: <\/p>\n
The NRA on endorsing Mourdock <\/p>\n
By Chris W. Cox National Rifle Association <\/p>\n
The First Amendment guarantees the right to free speech. Your columnist, John Krull, appears to have exercised his constitutional right with little, if any, common sense. <\/p>\n
The foundation of democracy is that every vote counts. And people band together to amplify their voice. That's basic civics. <\/p>\n
Indiana has tens of thousands of National Rifle Association dues-paying members. Sen. Richard Lugar has not represented their interests or the interests of other gun owners and hunters for decades. <\/p>\n
In past Senate races, these voters have not had a viable choice. They do now. <\/p>\n
Richard Mourdock has stated his strong support for our hunting heritage, self-defense rights and the Second Amendment. <\/p>\n
In stark contrast, Sen. Lugar has demonstrated disdain for gun owners. He has aligned himself out of the bipartisan majority of U.S. senators who signed amicus briefs in the historic Heller and McDonald cases, and in opposition of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty that could severely restrict civilian ownership of firearms in our country. <\/p>\n
Mr. Krull's derision of the NRA is an extension of his disgust for the Second Amendment. His prejudice reveals his patent contempt for our Founding Fathers, our Constitution and the democratic process. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Link: Editor's note: On March 13, we ran John Krull's column on the National Rifle Association's endorsement of Richard Mourdock for U.S. senator. That inspired the following response from the NRA and rebuttal by Krull: The NRA on endorsing Mourdock By Chris W Continue reading
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