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Originally Posted by Lan
Why omit the sentence prefacing what you quoted? What I said makes a lot more sense when you read the whole thing.
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ya mean THIS part?
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Originally Posted by Lan
The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. I'd feel much more comfortable knowing my kids attended a school with armed security but we can't afford that right?!  |
Well, I'm glad you asked
First, I think your first statement is nonsense. And I challenge you to come up with some statistically significant evidence that its true. Statistically significant might be say, 5% of a communities annual crime rate verifiably thwarted by a good guy with a gun.
Second, you're entitled to your own comfort level, so I don't think it is appropriate of me to critique your parenting. If janitors packing heat makes you feel your kids are safe good for you. The same goes for teachers with CCW, armed volunteers "patrolling" and a gun cabinet in the Principal's office.
But, I'll tell you this -- the vast majority of parents in my School District want no part of that and will take steps to prevent it. Those parents who may not like it are welcome to homeschool, go to a private school or move to some little district in Texas. What we have here works. So far. Now if we could make it impossible for a wacko to get their hands on a gun (Momma locks it) that would increase my comfort level. Until then I'll stick with the trained SROs in the Middle and High Schools, the security guy, the cameras, the locked doors, the police who stop by the parking lots, the training and drills conducted, and the dedicated teachers -- who will lock the doors and turn off the lights, and administrators -- who will sound the alarm at the first hint of trouble. Both of whom I believe will stand between my kid and a shooter.
But, that's just me.
Re-read Richard's post he knows a lot more about it than me.
"...we can't afford that right?" A right that guarantees safety in schools? That's not in the Bill.
Or did-ja mean:
"... we can't afford that, right?" You're correct; unless we're willing to give up something else.
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