What Ben Carson Just Said To Al Sharpton Has Black Community Calling For His Head Over the past few years, conservative pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson has been gaining national attention for his unconventional views on the future of Black America. Carson has publicly discussed the necessity for African Americans to move beyond dependence on the government and become independent, successful people. He discusses a move away from victimhood and a move toward racial reconciliation. In contrast, Sharpton attempts to perpetuate this victimhood, as displayed most recently during his public statements in Ferguson, Missouri. In contrast, Carson spoke with Fox News, where he stated that he hoped that a positive dialogue about race would disrupt the violence and heal, not divide. Carson went on to challenge Sharpton to a public debate about the role of black leaders in effecting change, and stated the importance of this message in determining the direction of Americans. What do you think? Are Carsons views refreshing? 