[Vision2020] Questions to Ponder . . .

[Dan Carscallen]

I believe teachers should (and already do) undergo extensive background checks

DC

On Dec 30, 2012, at 12:29, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:

> 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.
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> Would all teachers be required to have a gun available in their classroom?
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> What about teachers who refuse to arm themselves – would they be fired?
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> Who would pay for teachers to become certified to handle a gun?
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> Who would buy the guns and ammunition?
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> Would teachers be required to undergo extensive background checks?
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> How would teachers keep the guns from students or visitors?
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> What would stop a disgruntled teacher from using the gun on students or other teachers?
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> 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)?
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> 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.
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> Douglas Scott
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> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
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