Posted on 09/07/2004 6:43:30 AM PDT by mondoman
NEW YORK — Although three years have passed since the Sept. 11 terror attacks (search), children are returning to schools this fall that still are not adequately prepared for terrorist incidents or other types of emergencies, according to security and educational experts.
"Unfortunately, really, across the board, we are complacent," said Juval Aviv, president and CEO of Interfor Inc., an international corporate intelligence and investigations firm. "Not enough has been done in education to educate those who are responsible for the safety of kids going back to school.
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What would we do without experts?
Are these the same experts that said playing dodgeball would turn our kids into violent criminals?
They will not allow dodgeball in my kids school because it it too violent. My kids is 8.
What sort of "plan" is going to stop 30+ armed terrorists? A single off-duty cop or private guard isn't going to cut it. Armed teachers and staff, a high fraction of those in a given school, might at least discourage the attempt. As it is, armed teachers or even armed parent volunteer security would be a federal crime. And it has to be armed. Guys in red berets with radios and cell phones aren't going to do the job. Time to repeal the "Gun Free School Zones Act". (Wouldn't the main stream media go ballistic over that notion? )
"My kids is 8. "
Who do you think you are, george w bush? ;)
Dodgeball was one of the few really fun gym activities. I can't believe the liberal nanny staters have actually been so successful in getting it banned.
They're trying to raise a nation of wimps.
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