Dr. Ben Carson is known for taking extremely polarizing positions on hot button issues like Obamacare and same-sex marriage, but now he’s waging war on something a little less overtly political: selfies.
In an op-ed for the annual “Spring Cleaning” section of The Washington Post, Carson argues that the creation of the so-called selfie-stick — a hand-held device used for taking photos of oneself — represents a nadir in American taste.
“The selfie stick ushers in a new, even worse and more dangerous era for the form. The stick doesn’t just validate selfies by building a cottage industry around them. It also says, ‘Snap them everywhere!’” Carson wrote.
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Carson, a celebrated neurosurgeon and best-selling author, has become a darling of conservatives because of his far right stands on social issues. He has recently been floated as a potential candidate for the 2016 GOP nomination for president, posting solid numbers against far more experienced candidates.








