text: Just to put my two cents in. There are three ways to fund any private organization. That is dues/fee, merchandise sale profits, and donation. Donations can not be counted on since they are strictly voluntary and could vary between non-existence and abundance. Profits are great because people are getting something tangible for their money even if they are knowing overpaying. Dues are normal, any member of a vfw, bar club, firehouse or even members of nra/goa, pay dues without hesitation as long as they are understanding what they are for and the amount is not high. Taxes are forced on unfairly on the citizens which is why we opposed them. Since someone is choosing to be apart of the group they are more likely to pay without issue.