I am sure MAAD has all you need to know about anti-drunk driving demostrations. But, I also don't think we are quite able to judge their psychology, not having grown up in the generation of active shooter drills.
What about protesting outside of embassies for countries where honor killings are rampant? Or child slavery/child soldiers are rampant??
You could industrialize the security industry if you don't want to go the train-up-a-teacher-or-two-to-police-standards (psych/background checks included).
We have about 400 000 returned/returning veterans, a lot of them looking for work. Create an incentive for schools to get serious about this. The feds could build a few academies around the country, Iraq/Afghanistan vets could undergo some re-training and refreshing of psych checks and all, and land a good job. Win win.
Exactly Ax. I as a single )no kid having) adult, would have no problem with a hike in my property taxes, to raise funds to do that..
If you look at it.
Armed securtity in most malls
Armed security in banks
Armed security in many walmarts (mostly local cops)
Armed security in federal buildings
and the list goes on..
SO why not have more armed security, even if plain clothed, in schools??
This is getting ridiculous. The US would be the only first world country that uses guns as a way to combat gun violence. Putting armed guards in schools is a horrible idea. Just horrible. Find a better solution.
Why is it insane? Is that not how the military "Hardens" bases? BY putting more armed security up?
And armed guards won't make that better. Treating students like potential shooters isn't going to bring out the best in them. Find a better solution.
So its ok, to pat down/xray grandma in her handicapped chair, all cause of some potential bombers, but its NOT ok to put armed security in schools, call cause some potential shooters?? Strange logic that.
Armed guards for schools...?
...or conversely, investigate and try and remedy emotionally, psychologically, and culturally dysfunctional human beings that want to mow down fellow citizens?
But how many times, have we heard (often after the fact) that the FBI or cops DID get warnings/alerts, on said killer(s), but failed to actually DO ANYTHING about it>
As a teacher, I wouldn't want the responsibility of having to take down an active shooter. At least not without a significant pay raise.
Are you ok, with potentially having to use your body as a shield to protect those kids, without a pay rise?
I wear hoodies all the time. I am so screwed.
May i join you?? I own 6.. 3 plain, 2 from military service, and one with a big starwars logo on.
