NRA Oversteps Its Bounds | Washington D.C.

When people start learning about gun violence in our country, they're often baffled that such a privileged, advanced nation would allow guns to infect our communities to the extent that they do, with barely any restriction. How has one institution gained so much power that they defeat a public majority who is in favor of stricter gun laws?

Yesterday, the New York Times published this article describing how the NRA has used its power to influence not only gun laws, but credit card lending, campaign finance reform, voting rights and Supreme Court nominations in recent years. It's worth reading if you've ever wondered why our 2nd Amendment is so uncompromising.