So she was shot? With a gun? Yeah, we definitely need more guns. That would make things better.
It’s not an issue of more guns Vs less guns. It’s an issue of wrong people having guns and the correct people having guns to protect themselves.
I’ve read and saw how you have not been in agreement on this thread Theo, but I’d like to share maybe some different perspective.
I’m an administrator in a large high school here in central Florida. Being in education for 15 years, and now an administrator, I am responsible for student statement intakes and investigating/resolving statements.
What I’ve seen and worked these last two years is staggering, and concerning. The mental health diagnosis that is present in students has exponentially increased, students’ behaviors classified as ESE has gotten worse, and the overall decision-making of students in general has diminished, with apathy setting in.
These 16-18 year olds will be exiting the structured school setting in 1-3 years and need to conform in our society. If, and I do say if, these students don’t learn how to exist in society, they will be lifelong criminals. People are running for the hills in education because there are so many protections and rights students have, nothing can be done to remove students from schools unless it’s a zero tolerance offense…and by zero tolerance it essentially means bringing a weapon to school. I can say, there are more students now than ever before fully capable of doing one of those tragic acts.
I share this with you and everyone else to shed some light on the trajectory of our younger society. They don’t understand the totality or consequence of committing a serious crime, having a gun, discharging a gun, burglary etc. It’s my opinion, and some may disagree, those folks shouldn’t have guns bc they aren’t stable and proven they can make good decisions and be responsible. Not to mention, stricter gun laws only prohibit the majority of good citizens from being able tk get one. They are available in after markers and the streets for those who want one.
I end my post with this…At school often times i feel like a sitting duck. Yea we have officers on site which do a great job but I can’t personally protect myself. I am not willing, nor do i want to feel this way at home, where my wife and kids sleep at night.
I hope my post has been informational for everyone who has participated in this thread.