Your view is precisely why the Left has made inroads promoting gun control and whittling away the 2nd Amendment. My take is that Carson wants to have a public discourse about the 2nd Amendment that flushes out the Left and reveals their true intentions. Trust me, the Left does NOT want to have this debate.
The 2nd Amendment is either relevant or an anachronism. You, I, FReepers, and conservatives/libertarians know that it's not up for debate, no discussion, it's written in titatinium. Unfortunately, there is a large swath of Americans who listen to the Dems talk about gun control and nod their heads furiously in agreement without understanding the ramifications, unintended consequences, or history.
Think like a knee-jerk liberal for a change. Gun rights groups need to talk about the 2nd Amendment and point out that millions have died under regimes that enacted strict gun controls, not to mention freed blacks who were denied guns and were lynched. Carson is putting the debate out there, and he should be commended for it. I don't know his true intentions, if he's really out to undermine the 2nd, then he should be condemned. But my theory is that he's telling the Left to put-up or shut-up.
My view? That is nonsense. The left has made inroads across the board because it is passionate about an agenda - gun control is just one facet.
Inroads? Look at the WH and the character and political inclinations of this administration's past and current personnel. Look at our nation's education system, K through post-graduate. Look at the results of Political Correctness.
My take is that Carson wants to have a public discourse about the 2nd Amendment that flushes out the Left...
Agreed, and by definition that isn't going to happen. Who will moderate that discourse? Gwen Ifill? The MSM? How likely is it the left will change its position?
IMO, BC's desire for a conversation compares with beauty pageant contestants who desire the world to be free of poverty.
Have a nice evening. Seriesly.