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patrickdm:
It coming off as a fund raiser was my main reason for questioning the authenticity of it. Being a local think I thought finding more info on it would be easier but alas it's not turning out that way.

AAllen:
I can speak with some authority as to the tone etc. of the letter.

1 - it is a fund raising letter.  Yes it was written in a way to inform the members of an organization, and those they shared it with, about a situation that the organization was or is getting involved with and asking for donations.  Some people find fault in this, I do not.  Investigating things like this does cost money, need to discuss it with an attorney he will want to be paid, there are travel costs, and unlike the NFOA Aaron Dorr is paid by his organization for his time.  These are some of the expenses that are being taken on here, some how money needs to be raised to pay those bills.

A few years ago there was an incident at a Walgreens in Omaha, the NFOA got involved in support of one of our members and raised funds for his defense.  We sent out a letter very similar (though much shorter and distinct) asking for donations for that.

To fight the battles that need to be fought requires money and asking supporters for their financial assistance in a manner that says this is what we need your assistance with is a good way to make the request.  Of course there are those organizations that are constantly running around with the sky falling and give them money to hold it up now or you will be crushed, well not only is that just wrong but most of the time they are misleading you about the problems.

That said, want the NFOA to get more involved in things like this: make a donation.  Investigating these things can and does cost thousands of dollars just to get started some times.  Even with the Boards Members volunteering their time.

patrickdm:
I have no problem with fund raisers, trust me I'm involved in a couple, but prefer the more direct approach. I understand it costs money in today's world. I'm happy and proud to say I donate on a monthly basis to the NFOA.

AAllen:
Patrick, sorry if you felt that comment was directed at you.  It was meant for the membership in general.

GreyGeek:
While the land lord (or property owner) owns the property I am renting and living in, it is still my home as long as I pay the rent, etc.   The property owner can not, or should not be able to, prevent me from exercising my 2nd Amendment rights.  If not, then what is preventing the owner from demanding that I forgot my 1st or 4th amendment rights?   

If such rights are abrogated then the tenant should be given a document asserting the owners financial liability for any loss or harm that occurs if the tenant or family member or guest is injured or killed during the commission of a crime while residing on the property.

In the same manner any business which forbids a citizen from carry a weapon in self defense  should be held liable for injury or loss sustained by anyone within their premises.   For example, the crew member of the "COPS" show who was accidently gunned down by police in Omaha, or the countless number of people who have been injured or killed by gun toting thugs or crazy people.

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