The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) political wing added
to its
portfolio of actions not to take by endorsing Republican candidate for
lieutenant governor, E.W.
Jackson. In its statement of
endorsement, the NRA noted Jackson’s support of gun owners’ rights stemming from
a candidate questionnaire the Chesapeake minister filled out for the
gun-obsessed organization.
In response to the NRA’s endorsement, Jackson stated that
the association is "a bulwark against those who seek to infringe upon our
citizen’s 2nd Amendment rights" and pledged to "boldly advocate"
for those rights "at every opportunity." One could also argue
that the NRA is a bulwark against rational debate regarding reasonable gun
control in the U.S., potentially depriving thousands of Americans of their
lives through senseless gun violence.
Not content with sucking up to a potentially colossal
political donor and campaign supporter, Jackson also sought to shed a spotlight
on the difference between his views on guns and those of his Democratic opponent
for lieutenant governor, Sen. Ralph
Northam (D-Norfolk).
According to Jackson, "There could not be a sharper
contrast between myself and my opponent on this issue.” Indeed, there is
a big gulf between these two individuals. On the one side there is sensibility
(Sen. Northam), and on the other side there is…E.W. Jackson.
It is curious to me how a so-called “man of God” could
advocate so forcefully for instruments that can lead to so much human harm. My assumption
is that an individual of true faith in the Christian God would be more inclined
to “turn the other cheek” and not worry so much about the harm that can befall
us in this life or devices that can cause so much harm.
Jackson is, of course, an insincere demagogue like his
running mate, Ken Cuccinelli. Neither of these individuals seems to have a
shred of integrity and will, therefore, pay lip service to any association or
cause that will leap frog them into their desired positions of political power.
As for the NRA, chalk another one up on the actions not to
take list as it continues to drive a wedge
between Americans who believe in the
right to bear arms (with exceptions) and Americans who see no room for
exceptions in the gun control debate.
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