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Judi Lynn

(160,524 posts)
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 01:19 AM Aug 2016

New Mexico United Way chapter resumes firearms raffles

Source: Associated Press

New Mexico United Way chapter resumes firearms raffles

Updated 4:27 pm, Sunday, August 21, 2016

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico affiliate of United Way is resuming raffles of firearms to raise money.

The Alamogordo Daily News reports (http://bit.ly/2b4gKmI) that the United Way of Otero County confirmed last week that it received permission from United Way Worldwide to continue raffle sales.

The organization had been selling 2017 calendars with a raffle entry ticket attached for $50.

. . .

The firearms being raffled include shotguns, handguns and an AR-15 rifle.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/New-Mexico-United-Way-chapter-resumes-firearms-9176189.php

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New Mexico United Way chapter resumes firearms raffles (Original Post) Judi Lynn Aug 2016 OP
Stop all donations katsy Aug 2016 #1
Absolutely. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Aug 2016 #2
I don't support United Way already hamsterjill Aug 2016 #5
I live in Alamogordo; this is so sad duhneece Aug 2016 #8
Have to donate Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #3
I hope your neighborhood criminals..... wolfie001 Aug 2016 #7
Why do you assume his neighborhood has criminals he has to be concerned about? hack89 Aug 2016 #9
Are you his gun pal? Pistol packin' buddy? wolfie001 Aug 2016 #10
I guess I didn't understand the point of your question. hack89 Aug 2016 #11
How funny! wolfie001 Aug 2016 #16
Mine is fairly safe indeed Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #18
This is exactly why sarisataka Aug 2016 #13
I think he means to keep one more gun off the streets.... Beartracks Aug 2016 #14
My weapons are not for self defense Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste Aug 2016 #15
They have to ensure business for the hospitals they fund. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #4
i just donated to United Way for LA barbtries Aug 2016 #6
If the winners pass a background check, what's the problem? Marengo Aug 2016 #12
Yep, I thought those background checks Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #19

hamsterjill

(15,220 posts)
5. I don't support United Way already
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 07:31 AM
Aug 2016

Horribly corrupt organization, or at least our local chapter is. Big scandals over the use of funds, etc.

But if I did support it, I'd stop. The auctioning of guns is beyond the scope of what any charity should be involved in doing.

duhneece

(4,112 posts)
8. I live in Alamogordo; this is so sad
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 09:48 AM
Aug 2016

I 100% totally get it that folks will want to quit donating, but I have worked at the Boys & Girls Club who relied on the UW's help for their summer program. I'm a member of the Otero County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (a restorative justice program) and the UW's around the state help these programs exist.
Sad Sad Sad
I'm not suggesting folks quit donating; they did when the UW quit helping our closest Planned Parenthood back in the 90's-or that they keep donating....it's just a sad no win-no win for our community. Makes me sick & cry .

wolfie001

(2,227 posts)
7. I hope your neighborhood criminals.....
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 08:42 AM
Aug 2016

.....are patient enough to let you open your safe. Quack!? Quack!?

hack89

(39,171 posts)
9. Why do you assume his neighborhood has criminals he has to be concerned about?
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 10:47 AM
Aug 2016

most Americans live in safe neighborhoods.

wolfie001

(2,227 posts)
10. Are you his gun pal? Pistol packin' buddy?
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:21 AM
Aug 2016

Sorry if your 2 amendment sensitivity was tweaked. Anyhoo, crime can happen ANY THE F* where.

hack89

(39,171 posts)
11. I guess I didn't understand the point of your question.
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 11:49 AM
Aug 2016

true that crime happens everywhere but a good safe will slow down most thieves.

Beartracks

(12,809 posts)
14. I think he means to keep one more gun off the streets....
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 04:09 PM
Aug 2016

... rather than risking it going to some gun-humper.

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Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)
17. My weapons are not for self defense
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 06:35 PM
Aug 2016

I am sure you are not against safe and secure storage of firearms, right?

Response to Duckhunter935 (Reply #3)

 

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)
19. Yep, I thought those background checks
Mon Aug 22, 2016, 06:46 PM
Aug 2016

Fix almost anything from what I have been told.

I am quite sure a federal background check must be passed to receive the firearm.

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