IJR Review: Ben Carson Gives Blunt Explanation Of Why The 2nd Amendment Is Vital, And It’s Hard To Disagree

By Caroline Schaeffer 

Guest-hosting Sean Hannity’s radio show, Dr. Ben Carson gave a frank take on why the 2nd Amendment is so important. A caller asked Carson’s opinion on the Administration’s attempt to “gut” the 2nd Amendment, and he came back with a brilliant response.
via CNS News:

“…the real reason that [the Founding Fathers] put it there is recognizing that there could come a time when our government itself could go off the rail, and could try to dominate the people, and the people would need a mechanism of defense for themselves,” he said. “I would never allow the Second Amendment to be jeopardized.”

His answer is pretty compelling. Citizens should always be concerned when the government tries to take their weapons away. A militia capable of defending itself was integral to the founding of our country, and it remains as important today.

This is particularly interesting to hear from Dr. Carson, who has previously been criticized for his support of some gun control measures. Do you think this week’s statement is a clarification of how he has always felt about gun rights, or is it a strategic attempt to improve his chances in 2016?

 http://www.ijreview.com/2014/05/142306-ben-carson-gives-blunt-explanation-2nd-amendment-important-hard-disagree/