The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1222 - The Left’s Lies About “Whiteness” And Gun Control
Mar 24, 2021
The discussion critiques the left's propaganda surrounding gun control and racial identity following a mass shooting in Colorado. It highlights media bias and emotional manipulation around gun narratives, contrasting coverage of mass shootings with urban violence. The complexities of defining mass shootings are explored, challenging common assumptions about race and gun violence. Additionally, the conversation delves into the Biden administration's proposed changes and the socio-economic factors at play in the gun control debate.
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Left's Gun Control Narrative
- The Left's gun control arguments are emotionally driven, not fact-based.
- They exploit tragedies to push a moral premise, not logical solutions.
Mass Shootings
- Media overstates U.S. mass shooting exceptionalism, ignoring other countries' rates.
- Their coverage plays up fear, driving the gun control agenda.
Whiteness of the Gaps
- The Left often misattributes societal problems to "whiteness."
- This "whiteness of the gaps" theory fills explanatory voids, like the "God of the gaps" for atheists.