[Vision2020] Questions to Ponder . . .

[Tom Hansen]

Courtesy of today's (December 30, 2012) Spokesman-Review.

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Arming teachers a bad idea
Knee-jerk reactions are often made by fools; for example, arming teachers with guns. Sounds like a great idea, right? However, I have some questions.

Would all teachers be required to have a gun available in their classroom?

What about teachers who refuse to arm themselves – would they be fired?

Who would pay for teachers to become certified to handle a gun?

Who would buy the guns and ammunition?

Would teachers be required to undergo extensive background checks?

How would teachers keep the guns from students or visitors?

What would stop a disgruntled teacher from using the gun on students or other teachers?

Why would someone intent on killing teachers/students even bother to bring a gun into the school (they could carry a knife, wrench, club, etc., overwhelm one teacher, and then gain access to potentially dozens of guns)?

Arming teachers only ensures that guns are available to anyone who walks through the front door. A knee-jerk reaction to solve a problem is never the answer.

Douglas Scott

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Seeya round town, Moscow, because . . .

"Moscow Cares"
http://www.MoscowCares.com
  
Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho
 
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