f their publicity and fanfare, these forums act as means ofconveying concerns to government. AARP and the NRA are clearly influential organizations in the United States. Although they have offended many individuals for their seemingly selfish,narrow-minded pursuits, these organizations provide orderly and comprehensivebackdrops for Americans to express themselves. However, the enormous influencethat the NRA draws from its monetary resources is a frightening testament to thegovernments dependence on private cooperations that hold disproportionateamounts of power. Campaign funding laws must be enacted to prevent suchgovernmental dependence, or the government will ultimately become a mereextension of powerful cooperations ...
