Kids will grow up fast in a post-apocalyptic time; Carl has already killed Shane-walker, carries a handgun and can be trusted to do so. No problem for me if he tries to tap Beth. Who could blame him? Look at those "baby blues:"
Fk Carl. Dumb shit should've stayed inside when he was told to. How many times has that idiot gotten people killed?
The Gov'na is miles ahead on the same path Rick is going down with being group leader and protector. Each man even has a Dixon as a sidekick. I can't help but wonder if the guys Rick killed in the shoot out at the bar and the guy with the hurt leg, that caused so much soul searching by the group, was on of the Govna's scout crews. They probably were.
