Behind the Bastards Part One: Harlon Carter: the Man Who Militarized the Cops and the NRA
Jun 14, 2022
Join Matt Lieb, a sharp commentator, as he delves into the controversial legacy of Harlon Carter, a crucial figure in the NRA's transformation and police militarization. They explore how gun control laws intersect with race and white supremacy, highlighting historical discrimination against Black Americans. The conversation humorously juxtaposes iconic gun fights with everyday trivialities while dissecting the racial biases in U.S. gun laws. The discussion also critiques modern perceptions of crime and the implications of vigilante justice.
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Racist Gun Control
- Early gun control laws in the United States were often rooted in racism.
- These laws disproportionately targeted Black people, restricting their access to weapons for self-defense.
Dog Control and Racism
- In the early United States, laws heavily regulated Black people's ownership of dogs.
- This was due to the perceived threat of dogs as weapons, highlighting the racist nature of these regulations.
Second Amendment History
- The Second Amendment's interpretation has evolved, and the Founding Fathers didn't intend it to apply to Black people.
- Early gun control measures required Black people to register weapons while white people did not.
