LaPeirre's tacit recommendation for a TSA equivalent in public schools passes as such. Had he instead offered (1) free firearms training to all school teachers, (2) to set up a foundation for teachers to purchase firearms, and (3) advocated for local sheriffs to deputize the teachers, I'd have been all for it. Proposing a national program on the other hand plays into the hands of the enemies of freedom.
Apparently you don't care about the distinctions.
Tell me all about this proposed "national program" to which you are referring.
LAPIERRE: Now, the National Rifle Association knows there are millions of qualified and active retired police, active, Reserve, and retired military, security professionals, certified firefighters, security professionals, rescue personnel, an extraordinary corps of patriotic, trained, qualified citizens to join with local school officials and police in devising a protection plan for every single school.
We could deploy them to protect our kids now. We can immediately make America’s schools safer, relying on the brave men and women in America’s police forces. The budgets -- and you all know this, everyone in the country knows this -- of our local police departments are strained, and the resources are severely limited, but their dedication and courage is second to none. And, they can be deployed right now.
FORMER REP. ASA HUTCHINSON, R-ARK.: Thank you, Wayne...In my home state of Arkansas, my son was a volunteer with a local group called Watchdog Dads (ph) who volunteer their time at schools, who patrol playgrounds and provide a measure of added security. President Clinton initiated a program called Cops In School, but the federal response is not sufficient for today’s task.
Whether they’re retired police, retired military, or rescue personnel, I think there are people in every community in this country who would be happy to serve if only someone asked them and gave them the training and certifications to do so.