JT> Paul, is it 12% of the whole membership or 12% of the eligible
 The actual figure was lower, and represented eligible voters.  That's
 my understanding, anyway.  The conclusion that was drawn, however, was
 180 degrees off the mark.
 T> membership?  I would've voted if I had been eligible.  The NRA
 JT> had a membership boom a few years back (followed by a decline
 JT> when they raised the dues), and many who joined during the boom
 JT> may not yet be eligible to vote.
 That does appear to be the case.  Some moderates were lost, but imo the
 organization is the stronger for increasing the number, as a
 percentage, of active second amendment supporters.
 JT> Just my thoughts....
  me too
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