... , has convinced legislators that its members will vote for or against them solely on this issue" (Hays). Even though a candidate, along with the majority of the population may want strong gun controls laws, the influence the NRA has in who gets elected strongly effects what position those running for Congress hold. As a result, observers of American society have become increasingly concerned ... serve their own political interest and fulfill the wants of pressure groups rather than serving the public good. "As long as they hang together, the members of these small groups of movers and sha...

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