Link to IRE annoucment of gun control at show

Go to this link and speak out or it will been seen as the roofing indusdtry supporting gun control!https://www.facebook.com/#!/RoofingExpo

John,

For me at least, it's not a matter of "missing out".

I know Mark Kelly is a talented and intelligent man. To non-gunner and determined constitutionalist, he seems entirely reasonable. On Hannity, over a beer, dinner or even in a political setting, his speech would be fine. The issue of gun control, screening etc. has no place in the NRCA convention, IMHO, and for me, that's what it was about.

Had Mark not mentioned it AT ALL, I would have missed out. The fact that it was mentioned, means that to me and the priorities that I've set, my decision to rescind my attendenance was a good one.

Thank you Tim for bringing it to light. I'm happy with my decision, and thank you, John, for confirming my suspicions.

wywoody Said: As part of the convention, most roofing conventions seem to have a shooting tournament (sporting clays) for charity. Is there one at this convention?

They did until this year, as part of their RoofPAC fundraising.

They must have d any mention on it on that Facebook link. I couldn't find it.

It's a shame, but, the NRCA is simply "progressing" as the rest of the country/entities.....We can only pray people begin to sober-up sometime soon ...... or else.....

Yep...been there myself. 2 months after I got married and 1 month after I quit roofing and started working for Siplast, my wife and I had a head on collision with a Dodge Polara station wagon. ...2.5 months in the hosp with 2 broken legs, a shatterd hip, both forearms broken, left wrist broken and after 1 month, both hands were discovered to be broken. My wife suffered only minor injuries and was released after a few days in the hospital. Our brand new Honda Accord was totalled and so was the other car that hit us. The other driver walked away uninjured.

I had to learn how to walk again but unlike you, I still had all my limbs. The mental "cycle" of head games takes a while....oh woe is me....and then...OK Bob...it is time to quit feeling sorry for yourself and get on with it!!! It was up to me to get up off my sorry ass and get moving.

I see way too many people who define themselves with their condition or afflictions...."my arthritis is this"...."my fibromyalgia is that" ....you know the drill. Our good Lord has a way of making us realize that no matter how bad we think we have it, he shows us in his own way someone that is much more worse off than we are.

Is the glass half full????...or half empty??? I now know how you would answer that question.

Its simple to me quite obivous to me,the pres says he will pass gun control with the american public!What better way then to annouce from San Antonio with gabriel giffords in the heart of texas roofers support gun control! Its happening!!!

Tim,

In spite of the differences you and I have had in the past, I believe we are both cut from the same cloth when it comes to Big Brother politics and the demise of the very basic values that this country was founded upon. The days of being able to work your way up and provide for your family are gone. The entitlement mentality has taken over and is futher perpetuated by my of our politicians as well as our educators. I am sick and damn tired of how our forefathers and veterans have been disrespected as well as how we are expected to bow down and support the very entities that want to kill us.

I feel badly for Mark Kelly and Gabriel Gifford. I can't imagine the physical and emotional calleges they faced, as a result of one degenerate creep that has probably worked the system and taxpayers for a long time. However, to use the IRE as a platform to speak out against our Second Amendment rights is a travesty beyond imagination.

I think John (Old School) has a valid point. A demonstration (at the IRE)of opinions against this kind of political BS would be more effective than a silent - lack of participation. I also believe that the message should be loud and clear to the NRCA.....maybe a petition for all of us to sign????

Go to the IRE....attend the Mark Kelly event and see what he has to say...When it gets goofy, walk out proudly.

Who said "keep your friends close and your enemies closer"....i'm sure the quote is not exact or verbaitim but I'm sure you all know what I mean.

I have always been a late registry for this event, and this year was no different. Trying to decide how many to take with me, and Friday as I was preparing an invitation to some employees, I hopped on here to take a little break....

... I do not believe we will be going now.

I don't have facebook, don't intend to either, but I think I'll be calling the NRCA this week.

Do you support gun control,if not go to this link and let your voice be heard! The IRE show in san antonio has mark kelly and his wife gabriel giffords anouncing thier gun grab!So by doing this Nrca is implying roofers support gun control on your behalf!https://www.facebook.com/#!/RoofingExpo