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.

On 2/26/2018 8:16 AM, 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.


Trump's proposal calls only for teachers who volunteer to be trained and
armed. It's certainly not mandatory.

Not as well reported is that hundreds of teachers have responded to a
gun course instructor in Ohio who offered his course free to teachers.
He initially planned on about 50 respondents but last I heard now has
over 300 who want to attend.

Even NPR and CNN have quietly reported that many teachers are in favor
of being trained and armed.

How long will it be before the first teacher accidently shoots a student.
It will happen considering how gun crazy people are south of the border.

True North Wrote in message:
How long will it be before the first teacher accidently shoots a student.
It will happen considering how gun crazy people are south of the border.


What? You don't think teachers are responsible or smart enough to
safely carry firearms. I would suggest to you that your fat buddy
in Maryland is at a higher risk to have a gun accident than a
smart, level headed properly trained teacher.
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On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:50:28 -0500 (EST), justan wrote:

a smart, level headed properly trained teacher.

That is the rub.

On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 11:52:34 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:50:28 -0500 (EST), justan wrote:

a smart, level headed properly trained teacher.

That is the rub.

It's being done. Look at the links Luddite's provided.

Not all teachers are untrainable, stupid, space cadets.

On 2/26/18 11:52 AM, wrote:
On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:50:28 -0500 (EST), justan wrote:

a smart, level headed properly trained teacher.

That is the rub.


Fortunately, Justan couldn't qualify on any of those counts.

On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 05:41:27 -0800 (PST), True North wrote:

How long will it be before the first teacher accidently shoots a student.
It will happen considering how gun crazy people are south of the border.

Which would you prefer, the accidental shooting of one student or the purposeful shooting of 17
students?

Are the teachers in Canada so immature that you'd call them 'gun crazy' if they carried a firearm?

On 2/26/2018 9:01 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
True North wrote:
How long will it be before the first teacher accidently shoots a student.
It will happen considering how gun crazy people are south of the border.


Bet on it. Dumbest idea ever.



You have (or had) a concealed carry permit.
I have a concealed carry permit.
Many people have a concealed carry permit.

What's the purpose of a concealed carry permit?

Last resort self-defense for yourself and/or others. Correct?

What's so different about a teacher who wants a concealed carry permit
(or already has one) ?

The difference is the teacher unions. Special authorization would be
required to be armed on public school property.

On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 09:14:36 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/26/2018 9:01 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
True North wrote:
How long will it be before the first teacher accidently shoots a student.
It will happen considering how gun crazy people are south of the border.


Bet on it. Dumbest idea ever.



You have (or had) a concealed carry permit.
I have a concealed carry permit.
Many people have a concealed carry permit.

What's the purpose of a concealed carry permit?

Last resort self-defense for yourself and/or others. Correct?

What's so different about a teacher who wants a concealed carry permit
(or already has one) ?

The difference is the teacher unions. Special authorization would be
required to be armed on public school property.


And the teachers' unions are against it because the idea doesn't support the anti-Trump,
anti-Conservative liberal agenda.