NRA's LaPierre makes a compelling case for protecting children against gun violence

Regarding your report on National Rifle Association Vice President Wayne LaPierre's combative response to criticism of his organization, I wondered whether your reporter watched the same speech I did ("Let's not let the NRA's LaPierre misdirect us with ignorance, lies about media," Dec. 21).

I saw the tone of Mr. LaPierre' presentation as more pleading than combative, and far from the lashing speech described in the article.

Rather than reading and listening to all the anti-gun rhetoric in the news lately, I suggest that everyone watch Mr. LaPierre's speech and judge for themselves.

Steve Peters, Severna Park