My view from north of the border is that LaPierre was talking to his constituency, not a country confused, alarmed and absolutely broken-hearted. I would have preferred---if he were speaking for me---a more measured response under the circumstances, as Boehner did introducing his party's sort of "We'll give the President's plan a look and see what's best for the country." LaPierre's and Boehner's supporters know they're not to be turned. The NRA lost a chance to look good.
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