What happens to the simple minded?

Proverbs 14:15 A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. (NIV)

I recently found myself in a heated discussion with a couple of wally-world employees about gun control. We went round and round discussing gun control. Every time I presented evidence to oppose gun control the employee would not answer the facts or even acknowledge them. I found myself frustrated. As I drove home, I dwelt on the conversation trying to understand why this employee felt like he did. Then I realized he is the kind of simple person this passage is talking about. He believes everything he hears on the television, newspaper, etc. It’s easy to be simple. It requires no effort. They believe the government is going to protect, provide, and meet all of their needs. Whether its gun control, welfare, or working an entry level job at wally-world, they look for the easy way out. Where does the simple end up?

Proverbs 1:32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; (NIV)