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Try the same news story at these easier levels: It said: 'The law-abiding members of the NRA had nothing at all to do with the failure of that school's security preparedness, the failure of America's mental health system.or the cruel failures of both federal and local law enforcement.' It added that: 'Despite that, some corporations have decided to punish NRA membership in a shameful display of political and civic cowardice.' An NRA spokesman hit back at the companies, saying: 'The loss of a discount will neither scare nor distract one single NRA member from our mission to stand and defend individual freedoms.' The NRA made a statement attacking the failure of both school and federal systems for the high school tragedy. There is also a growing campaign on social media for greater gun control in the USA. United Airlines, Delta Airlines and Hertz are among many companies to end special discounts and benefits for NRA staff and members. Many high profile companies are calling for gun control and are cutting ties with the powerful NRA lobby group. The tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida, in which 17 students and staff lost their lives, could be a watershed for gun control in the USA. They argue that the laws already in place aren't consistently enforced and that new laws - for example, those banning assault weapons - would leave would-be criminals to simply use another type of readily available weapon.An increasing number of companies are announcing plans to sever ties with the USA's National Rifle Association (NRA) following the latest high-school shooting massacre. Many Republican lawmakers and voters believe new gun regulations wouldn't necessarily be effective.At the same time, very few Republicans in Congress believe they'll lose votes for failing to support gun regulations.Moving away from extremely pro-gun positions would thus put their jobs in jeopardy. Most GOP lawmakers fear primary challenges from the right - 36 House members represent districts that vote Republican by huge margins, on average 20 points or more, Politico reported.Many Republican voters read and consume media and promotional materials created and distributed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), which pushes for fewer regulations on guns and promotes anxiety about the government taking citizens' guns away, and vote according to grades the NRA gives to politicians.In its Wednesday morning newsletter, 'Playbook,' Politico considered why Republican lawmakers have little incentive to support gun-control measures.

It often indicates a user profile.įollowing the slaughter of 17 people by a 19 year old gunman in Parkland, Florida last week, the nation has resumed its debate on gun control.īut Republicans, as ever, remain largely unwilling to consider any serious forms of control.

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