[Jeff Higgins]

Sorry Shaun, the NRA is in no way qualified to fix this problem. That is not our charter, nor do we have the means or expertise to fix mental health issues in America. And, like I pointed out, we have lobbied tirelessly to address them in the context of firearms ownership, but to no avail. We have pushed very hard for tougher "gun laws" with respect to how we treat criminals who use them, again to very little avail. Cock blocked by hand wringing, feel good liberals at our every effort. You can't have it both ways - fight us tooth and nail, deny us access to schools, etc. then blame us for not doing anything. Doesn't wash.

And yes, sorry, you do need to be a member, and an interested member at that, to remain apprised of the NRA's position on the issues. Relying on the mainstream media is simply laziness. The MSM will only supply you with its spin on the NRA - for the unaltered truth, you have to have at least enough gumption to read the material that the NRA itself publishes. I know that's hard, and it's far easier to think about the NRA in terms that a hostile third party has instructed you to think of us in, but it's the only way you will ever come to understand what the NRA really stands for.