Battling It Out in the Voting Booth

As word spreads across the country,

The Never Again movement expands;

And while that happens, one thing is clear:

We have a huge fight on our hands.

 

The NRA, which represents

Gunmakers and NOT gun owners,

Lately has become one of

Our politicians' principal donors.

 

When Wayne LaPierre* and Marion Hammer**

Envision more guns on the street or at school,

The two of them--like Pavlov's dogs--

Smack their lips and start to drool.

 

Working hard in Florida

To avoid commonsense regulations

Of guns, gun lobbyists are

Expanding their base of operations.

 

Congressman Matt Gaetz,

Also lives among the ones

In some bizarre fantasy world

Where the solution is always more guns.

 

Pushing the NRA agenda,

They say, "Get rid of gun-free zones."

Their logo ought to be an assault

Weapon over a skull and crossbones.

 

Although he speaks out of both sides

Of his mouth, the president never balks

When dealing with the organization.

We know how loudly money talks.

 

Praise to the Never Again movement!

There will be a moment of truth

When more and more voters decide

To battle it out in the voting booth.

 

Meanwhile, the NRA

Will let its appalling message be spread,

While the weapons industry takes

Potshots at the graves of the dead.

 

-by Bob B (3-5-18)

 

*Vice president of the NRA

**NRA lobbyist