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Mr. Luddite[_4_]

On 2/26/2018 11:51 AM, wrote:
On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:16:31 -0500, John H.
wrote:

I am not surprised at the stance of the teachers' unions when it comes to arming teachers. It's an
anti-Trump stance, and I'd expect nothing more.

I am surprised at the number of teachers being quoted who use 'too many responsibilities already' as
a reason for not arming teachers. It's true that teachers have a load of responsibilities. But, when
the shooting starts only one takes precedence - protecting kids. I don't think any unwilling teacher
would be asked to carry a gun. And, the simple act of carrying a gun does not add significantly to
the other duties of a teacher.

I doubt most teachers these days are capable of using a gun in that
kind of situation.
I have not really been a fan of this idea as any wide spread policy.
Certainly there will be some who are willing to take the proper
training but a gun in a school is a far more serious thing than your
average CCW situation. They should have tactical training and a ****
load of range time practicing practical shooting, not just slow fire
target practice.

What makes a properly trained teacher any different than anyone else who
has been trained and has a concealed carry permit for self defense?

Are you discriminating against teachers?