Isn't AARP the biggest lobbying group in America with the NRA (National Rifle Assn.) being second?
One of the reasons I continue to renew is that they sometimes, not always, lobby the government for issues important to retirees. That remains important during this era when the politicians talk about cutting SS, Medicare, etc.
I'm a member, and it's worth it to me just for the magazines.
And I guess I agree more than disagree with their positions in lobbying, so that doesn't trouble me.Coach
I'm in about the same boat regarding their political views. Despite the fact they support some position or the other I disagree with from time to time, overall when I look at their activities as a package, I'm glad they're there doing what they're doing.
I'm a member of both AARP
and the NRA. I don't agree with either of them 100% on everything, but I agree with both of them
most of the time. I
expect them both, to use my contributions to lobby for what I believe in. Just like the 30+ years I was a Union member, I didn't agree 100% with their agenda all of the time, but I agreed
most of the time.
I don't lay
all of the lobbying responsibilities on AARP or the NRA, I still write my senators and representatives (as well as city & county officials) and voice my opinions and concerns! But, hey, if a few bucks a year can buy me the lobbying power of those 2 organizations, I'll pony up!
Beside, I like the magazines of both orgs!
(BTW, I signed up online for AARP membership last year, just after midnight ON my 50th birthday! I didn't wait to get their 'invite'.)
Personally, I recommend membership.
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I want SS & Medicare......
AND my S&W .357 magnum......to be there when I need them!