I wouldn't say we're on the same side of EVERY issue, but yes, I think we agree on alot (the foolishness of MTBE as a gasoline additive appears to be another one - I take it your experience and knowledge of water treatment allowed you come to an informed opinion on that matter). But thank you for your faith in me.
This is a generalization and so will have exceptions, but I sorta think anti-anything nuts tend not to be too bright.
I really don't have any faith at all that organizational leaders are really bound by organizational law. I've seen it enough in my own experience, so that argument just won't hold water with me. There are numerous ways around any issue they want to get around - both above and below the table. Regarding the NRA Littleton rally, there were probably members who would've supported a location change, and probably members who would've vehemently opposed the change. They held the rally, and have been accused of being insensitive. Big deal. I'm sure they would've faced criticism from somewhere no matter what they did. I don't think I've been overly critical of them, though I personally would've supported a venue change. I tend to view it as a missed PR opportunity to put a more concerned face on the NRA.