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Texas School District Will Let Teachers Carry Guns
Fox News ^ | August 15, 2008 | Michelle Maskaly and the AP

Posted on 08/15/2008 7:16:16 PM PDT by PJBankard

A tiny Texas school district may be the first in the nation to pass a law specifically allowing teachers and staff to pack heat when classes begin later this month.

Trustees at the Harrold Independent School District approved a district policy change last October so employees can carry concealed firearms to deter and protect against school shootings, provided the gun-toting teachers follow certain requirements.

Superintendent David Thweatt told FOXNews.com the policy was initiated because of safety concerns.

"We have had employees assaulted before by people in the last several years," Thweatt said. "I think that safety is big concern. We are seeing a lot of anger in society."

He wouldn't comment further on the nature of the assaults.

The Texas superintendent linked gun-free zones with the uprising of school shootings in recent years.

"When you make schools gun-free zones, it's like inviting people to come in and take advantage," Thweatt told FOXNews.com.

In order for teachers and staff to carry a pistol, they must have a Texas license to carry a concealed handgun; must be authorized

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Front Page News; Miscellaneous; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: banglist; schoolboard; schoolviolence; teachers
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1 posted on 08/15/2008 7:16:16 PM PDT by PJBankard
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To: PJBankard
Well, good for the school district.

Bad that any governmental entity thinks it can "let" citizens carry guns.

Mixed blessing.

2 posted on 08/15/2008 7:23:28 PM PDT by elkfersupper
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To: PJBankard
Superintendent David Thweatt told FOXNews.com the policy was initiated because of safety concerns.

He obviously understands the thweatt.


3 posted on 08/15/2008 7:35:46 PM PDT by Disambiguator
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To: PJBankard

We have guards in our high school who carry guns.


4 posted on 08/15/2008 8:00:41 PM PDT by Stephanie32
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To: PJBankard

Lets go for a record and see how many times this news release can be posted!!!


5 posted on 08/15/2008 9:26:16 PM PDT by politicalwit (AKA... A Tradition Continues...Now a Hoosier Freeper)
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To: Disambiguator

LOL!


6 posted on 08/15/2008 9:30:08 PM PDT by lonestar
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To: Disambiguator

obviouswee


7 posted on 08/15/2008 9:34:59 PM PDT by clee1 (We use 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 2 to pull a trigger. I'm lazy and I'm tired of smiling.)
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To: PJBankard

ping


8 posted on 08/15/2008 9:57:57 PM PDT by QBFimi (When gunpowder speaks, beasts listen.)
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To: PJBankard

Looks like it’s time for me to update my list:

Texas School District Will Let Teachers Carry Guns
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2062674/posts

Small Texas School District Lets Teachers, Staff Pack Pistols
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062632/posts

Texas school district to let teachers carry guns (”It’s just common sense.”)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062603/posts

North Texas school district will let teachers carry guns
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062372/posts

Texas Town OKs Teachers Packing Heat
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062716/posts


9 posted on 08/16/2008 7:32:53 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: PJBankard; Fiddlstix; PhilDragoo; Liz; onyx; potlatch; devolve; MEG33; Grampa Dave; Lady Jag; ...
The Texas superintendent linked gun-free zones with the uprising of school shootings in recent years.

"When you make schools gun-free zones, it's like inviting people to come in and take advantage," Thweatt told FOXNews.com.

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Pingin' a few others here !!


10 posted on 08/16/2008 11:30:28 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (McRINO needs reach across the aisle to Conservatives for a CHANGE! Dang him!!!)
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To: MeekOneGOP

One thing I’ve always found...

Texans ain’t dumb. ;o)

Good to see you!

And, I’m off...nitey nite!


11 posted on 08/16/2008 11:33:59 PM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Proud supporter of GEORGIA)
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To: Disambiguator

LOLOLOL!!!


12 posted on 08/16/2008 11:34:44 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (McRINO needs reach across the aisle to Conservatives for a CHANGE! Dang him!!!)
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To: dixiechick2000

I’m outta here too!

G’night. :)


13 posted on 08/16/2008 11:35:20 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (McRINO needs reach across the aisle to Conservatives for a CHANGE! Dang him!!!)
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To: MeekOneGOP

Thank you for the ping MeekOneGOP.

This is good news.


14 posted on 08/16/2008 11:36:15 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy

Yes, GOOD News!!

NO, Thank YOU !! :^D

Happy Friday ...


15 posted on 08/16/2008 11:39:45 PM PDT by MeekOneGOP (McRINO needs reach across the aisle to Conservatives for a CHANGE! Dang him!!!)
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To: MeekOneGOP
"When you make schools gun-free zones, it's like inviting people to come in and take advantage,"


16 posted on 08/17/2008 5:16:53 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (A vote for any Democrat from BO on down the ticket is a vote for $10 a gallon gas.)
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To: MeekOneGOP

Thanks Meek. Finally, common sense from a school.


17 posted on 08/17/2008 6:14:52 AM PDT by Grammy (Obama worked for 143 days as a Senator before deciding he was qualified to be President.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

hahahahaaaaaa! :^D


18 posted on 08/17/2008 7:26:41 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (McRINO needs reach across the aisle to Conservatives for a CHANGE! Dang him!!!)
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To: Grammy

Yep. The liklihood of a “Columbine” in this school just
went WAAAAAAAY down ...


19 posted on 08/17/2008 7:27:41 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (McRINO needs reach across the aisle to Conservatives for a CHANGE! Dang him!!!)
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To: MeekOneGOP

Thanks for the ping!


20 posted on 08/17/2008 7:55:18 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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