[Vision2020] Threatening notes found at Moscow's Russell Elementary

[Paul Rumelhart]

It's far more likely that the child in question, whoever it is, used that
particular threat because they knew it made the grownups shit their drawers
and because they didn't foresee the veritable shitstorm that was about to
descend upon them because of it.  Sure, it's possible that there is some
fourth grader polishing their AR-15 right now, thinking about how much ammo
to bring tomorrow, but I doubt it.  Stranger things have happened, I
suppose.

I do hope they find out who it was.  It sounds like he or she could use
some help.

I guess the officials at the school had to do something or they would lose
their jobs if the kid did bring a weapon to school.  I'm just hoping that
we wait a tic before we put up the metal detectors.

Paul

On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 2:07 PM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:

> So, Mr. Rumelhart . . .
>
> You are willing to write this off as a joke akin to "political
> correctness"?  When does a "joke" end?
>
> When these same kids follow-up these threats with taking their toy guns to
> school?
>
> When these same kids follow-up these threats with taking their parents'
> real guns to school?
>
> When another student is accidentally shot when these same kids follow-up
> these threats with taking their parents' real guns to school?
>
> Perhaps then we will realize that something should have been done back
> when "meaningless" threats were made on paper.
>
> Right, Mr. Rumelhart?
>
> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
>
> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
>
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
>
> "There's room at the top they are telling you still.
> But first you must learn how to smile as you kill,
> If you want to be like the folks on the hill."
>
> - John Lennon
>
>
> On Feb 3, 2015, at 1:53 PM, Paul Rumelhart <paul.rumelhart at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Well, I guess the kids need to learn about political correctness and
> overreaction by authorities at some point in their lives.  Might as well be
> now.
>
> Paul
>
> On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 11:46 AM, Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:
>
>> Courtesy of the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.
>>
>> ---------------------------------------
>> Threatening notes found at Moscow's Russell Elementary; school on
>> 'modified lockdown'
>>
>> Russell Elementary School in Moscow is on modified lockdown today after
>> school officials were made aware of handwritten notes found Monday
>> threatening harm to others at the school.
>>
>> “From the handwriting and content we believe it was a student,” Moscow
>> School District Superintendent Greg Bailey said.
>>
>> Bailey said the writer allegedly threatened to bring a weapon to school
>> because he or she hates school and reading. Teachers assembled after
>> classes Monday to examine the note and try to identify the penmanship,
>> Bailey said.
>>
>> He said the Moscow Police Department spoke to a few students and their
>> families but were unable to make a determination.
>>
>> The modified lockdown at Russell consists of exterior doors being locked
>> during school hours and when children are outside and placing extra support
>> staff with students.
>>
>> Bailey said three plainclothes detectives and some police officers will
>> keep an increased presence at the school in the meantime.
>>
>> Lt. Dave Lehmitz said the investigation is continuing and police and
>> school officials will assess the possibility of continued precautions as
>> the day goes on.
>>
>> “We hope anyone with information will contact the Moscow Police
>> Department,” Lehmitz said. “First and foremost is the safety of children
>> and staff.
>>
>> To provide information to the police about this situation, call (208)
>> 882-COPS.
>> ---------------------------------------
>>
>> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
>>
>> "Moscow Cares"
>> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
>>
>> Tom Hansen
>> Moscow, Idaho
>>
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