A NOTE TO THE NRA: DISRESPECTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IS BAD ENOUGH, BUT YOU SINK LOWER THAN EVER WHEN YOU USE HIS KIDS AS A REASON TO ATTACK HIM.

     The National Rifle Association (NRA) recently launched an ad that has appeared on the Internet and on television news programs throughout the United States of America, which accuses President Barack Obama of being an "elitist hypocrite."  The 35-second spot disgustingly blames the President for putting the children of America's moms and dads in jeopardy and at risk of being victims by deranged madmen who could possibly assault schools in shooting rampages, such as the one that tragically killed 20 first graders, along with 6 adult educators, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14th, 2012.  The NRA criticizes Mr. Obama for accepting armed Secret Service agents to protect the President's two daughters - 14 and a half year old Malia and 11 and a half year old Sasha - at their private school in Washington, D.C.; and despicably asks, "Are the President's kids more important than yours?"  The ad goes on to question, "Why is he skeptical about putting armed security in (your children's) schools when his kids are protected by armed guards at their schools?"  The NRA ad claims that "Mr. Obama demands the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes, but he's just another elitist hypocrite when it comes to a fair share of security.  Protection for (his) kids and gun-free zones for ours."

     The NRA and its executive vice president and chief executive officer, Wayne LaPierre, have sunk to an all-time low.  Everytime I think he and his organization have made it to the bottom of the barrel, LaPierre and the NRA go ahead and do something so stupid that they drop to an even deeper depth.

     Why is there so much hatred by the NRA towards President Obama?  Is that hatred politically based?  Is it racially based?  It is a known fact that the children (and spouses) of U.S. presidents are considered to be potential targets for criminal activity and, therefore, the First Family have long received Secret Service protection. 

     Did LaPierre pounce on President George W. Bush when Mr. Bush's fraternal twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara, were guarded by the Secret Service?  No, he did not. 

     Federal agents protected President Bill Clinton's daughter, Chelsea... President Jimmy Carter's daughter, Amy... President Richard Nixon's daughters, Tricia and Julie...and the list goes on and on.

     The NRA clearly has a right to a voice on the issue of gun control.  But the tone of that voice is shameful and scandalous.  The NRA's voice is one that is not speaking the opinions of the majority of Americans.  Must the NRA act in such an arrogant fashion after an elementary school was massacred in such an indescribable and horrific slaughter?  The NRA's ad is radical extremism that is beyond insane.  Their ad is not just over the line...it's WAY over the line.  It is the creation of people with sick minds and with no human decency towards President Obama, his children and those who believe in what the President is doing to make Americans - young and old - safer.

     To disrespect the President of the United States is disgraceful - in and of itself - but to use the President's children in an abominable way - for the promotion of the NRA's own agenda - is downright detestable and deplorable.

     And that's The Controversy for today.

     I'm Gary B. Duglin.

Please express your opinions in the comment box below.  You do not have to register your name and you can remain anonymous if you prefer.  The Controversy wants to know your views on the essay above and on any other commentaries written on this blog.  Just click on the word "Comment" below and write your thoughts in the box that appears.  Make sure please that when you finish your statement that you click on the word "Publish."  Thank you.


Copyright 2013 Gary B. Duglin and TheControversy.net. All Rights Reserved.