Taxpayer-Funded Gun Control Gets Huge Foundation Boost

Published on June 2, 2012
Duration: 5:38

This video discusses how the organization Mayors Against Illegal Guns, an offshoot of a foundation, places paid employees in city halls across the country. These positions are funded by philanthropic foundations, with some cities contributing to salaries and healthcare. The discussion highlights the lack of media attention on this issue compared to potential media coverage if the NRA Foundation engaged in similar practices.

Quick Summary

Philanthropic foundations are providing millions to organizations like Mayors Against Illegal Guns, which place paid employees in city halls nationwide. While foundations cover much of the cost, cities often contribute to salaries and healthcare, raising questions about taxpayer-funded advocacy and media coverage disparity.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:11Mayors Against Illegal Guns
  3. 00:39Taxpayer-Funded Gun Control
  4. 01:14Discovery by Blogger
  5. 01:40Orlando City Council Contract
  6. 02:03Dave Workman's Research
  7. 02:30Cities Involved
  8. 02:54Foundation Funding
  9. 03:17Media Coverage Comparison
  10. 03:51Mayor's "Nanny State" Tendencies
  11. 04:14Call to Action
  12. 04:46Propaganda Mill Funding
  13. 05:01Joyce Foundation Connection
  14. 05:13Regulating the Regulators
  15. 05:25Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How is taxpayer money being used for gun control advocacy?

The organization Mayors Against Illegal Guns places paid employees in city halls nationwide. While these positions are funded by philanthropic foundations, cities often contribute to salaries and healthcare, effectively using public resources to support gun control advocacy.

Which foundations are funding gun control initiatives in city governments?

Philanthropic foundations are providing millions in funding to organizations like Mayors Against Illegal Guns. The Joyce Foundation, which previously had Barack Obama on its board, is specifically mentioned as a significant funder of these programs.

What is the role of 'regional coordinators' in city halls?

'Regional coordinators' are paid employees of organizations like Mayors Against Illegal Guns who are placed within city halls. Their job title suggests they work to advance the organization's agenda, which is focused on gun control measures.

Why is this issue not receiving more media attention?

The video suggests a lack of media attention on this issue, contrasting it with the intense coverage that would likely follow if a pro-gun organization like the NRA Foundation engaged in similar practices of placing staff in city halls.

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