Don’t be fooled. Piers Morgan, CNN host and outspoken critic of United States gun policies, apparently doesn’t actually want to tell Americans how to live their lives — or stage any sort of gun grab.
In an interview with Forbes, released Monday, the controversial Brit outlined his views on a variety of topics, including on what is perhaps his most polarizing issue: guns.
“I don’t want to ‘grab’ anyone’s guns, or tell Americans how to lead their lives,” he told the publication. “I do, however, want to try and stop the endless, senseless slaughter of Americans through gun violence.”
Morgan went on to explain that, in his opinion, no one has a need for a so-called assault rifle and that background checks should be required prior to all gun sales. He added that his views were not “anti-American” as some of his critics have claimed.
“Far from being ‘anti-American’ as some like to claim, I actually like Americans so much I want more of you to stay alive,” he said.
The CNN host also said he tried to respect everyone’s beliefs, but added later in the interview that he’s “not afraid to unload a few strong personal opinions.”
Morgan has created waves in pro-gun circles in the months since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The Brit has repeatedly attacked gun rights advocates — and has even suggested that the Second Amendment be rewritten.
(h/t The Blaze)
