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Lawmaker Wants Teachers Armed With Guns ( FReep a Poll )
The Associated Press ^ | October 5, 2006 | Rep. Lasee

Posted on 10/05/2006 8:10:28 AM PDT by george76

In the wake of school shootings in Wisconsin, Colorado and Pennsylvania during the last two weeks, a Wisconsin state legislator said he plans to introduce legislation that would allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons.

Rep. Frank Lasee, R-Bellevue, said Wednesday that, while his idea may not be politically correct, it has worked effectively in other countries.

"To make our schools safe for our students to learn, all options should be on the table," he said.

"Israel and Thailand have well-trained teachers carrying weapons and keeping their children safe from harm. It can work in Wisconsin."

Lasee stressed that the measure would hinge on school staff members getting strict training on the use of the weapons.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; Israel; US: Colorado; US: Pennsylvania; US: Wisconsin; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: amish; bang; banglist; colorado; democrats; israel; madison; pennsylvania; principals; schools; secondamendment; students; teachers; terrorism; thailand; wisconsin
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To: george76; RKBA Democrat
Poll to freep: myfoxutah.com - The poll is on the lower right (scroll down).

Do you believe that teachers should be allowed to carry guns on school property?

only 8 votes so far - most are opposed to guns (I'm guessing they came from the news folks - since this is a beta site right now).

Kinda silly when we already allow it, but why not?...

121 posted on 10/05/2006 8:17:05 PM PDT by batter ("Never let the enemy pick the battle site." - Gen. George S. Patton)
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To: All
Yes 6024 47%
No 6676 53%

Come on folks, start clicking.

122 posted on 10/05/2006 8:20:09 PM PDT by f zero
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To: george76

Today, our school was closed because one of the janitors found a "threatening note". Talk about scaring the shitte out of us. If arming our teachers is what it takes to get this under control, so be it.

Except my math teacher. Don't arm her...


123 posted on 10/05/2006 8:34:49 PM PDT by letsgonova19087
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To: soccer8

Thanks.

I was number 9


124 posted on 10/05/2006 9:31:01 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: meandog
you can have every one of my freshmen and sophomores

There's someone for everyone! I find the freshmen the most fun because they're changing every day.

125 posted on 10/05/2006 9:32:31 PM PDT by bannie (HILLARY: Not all perversions are sexual.)
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To: ExSoldier

I wonder how many veterans on here are now teachers...? It seems to be a trend.


126 posted on 10/05/2006 9:35:20 PM PDT by bannie (HILLARY: Not all perversions are sexual.)
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To: DaveLoneRanger

There must be a few motivated DUmmies re-voting alot.

Thanks for your vote.


128 posted on 10/05/2006 9:53:37 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: george76

I don't know - there's alot of crazy teachers too.
The sex abuse crisis in the schools is much worse than it ever was in the catholic church...do we want to read about kids getting coerced into sex at gunpoint?

Besides - a majority of teachers are lefties...the sight of a gun frightens them. I don't want them trying to handle guns around my kids. I'm guessing my kids would do a better job in that regard.


129 posted on 10/05/2006 10:00:03 PM PDT by Scotswife
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To: george76
Should schools allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons?
Choice Votes Percentage of 13334 Votes
Yes 6539 49%
No 6795 51%

131 posted on 10/05/2006 10:16:51 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Fiddlstix; DaveLoneRanger

Thanks for the update.

We are making a come back !


132 posted on 10/05/2006 10:20:34 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: george76
You're welcome J
133 posted on 10/05/2006 10:23:13 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: theDentist

Yes there was, but I'm surprised you know about it, the MSM did their best to cover that fact up.

Israel used to have a problem with terrorist targeting their schools, until they armed the teachers.


134 posted on 10/05/2006 10:26:53 PM PDT by Richard-SIA ("The natural progress of things is for government to gain ground and for liberty to yield" JEFFERSON)
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To: ContemptofCourt

The same police officer who will be testifying in court over some kids bag of dope, or who is at the opposite end of the campus when needed?

Most classes have at least one teacher per room, the teachers would be qualified, and the waco's should no longer know which classes are safe to attack.

Currently schools are THE safest place to attack, it's "the law" that everyone there must remain defenseless!


135 posted on 10/05/2006 10:31:01 PM PDT by Richard-SIA ("The natural progress of things is for government to gain ground and for liberty to yield" JEFFERSON)
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To: truthingod

What makes you think that healthcare workers in the ER, gas stations attendants, meter readers, auto mechanics etc., are not armed now?

Many of them are, which actually increases YOUR safety, particularly if some creep tries something while you are in the armed citizens presence.


136 posted on 10/05/2006 10:37:16 PM PDT by Richard-SIA ("The natural progress of things is for government to gain ground and for liberty to yield" JEFFERSON)
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To: MD_Willington_1976

MORON = Klinton!


137 posted on 10/05/2006 10:38:38 PM PDT by Richard-SIA ("The natural progress of things is for government to gain ground and for liberty to yield" JEFFERSON)
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To: Richard-SIA

I hope that they are armed...

" healthcare workers in the ER, gas stations attendants, meter readers, auto mechanics etc., are not armed now? "


138 posted on 10/05/2006 10:48:48 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: Richard-SIA; Grampa Dave

This is what the old media do not want you to know :

" Israel used to have a problem with terrorist targeting their schools, until they armed the teachers. "


139 posted on 10/05/2006 10:50:42 PM PDT by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: Let's Roll

"Not talking cost here, talking more effective alternatives to arming the teachers."

I'm not aware of a company that donates it's metal detectors to government schools. Nor am I aware of a cadre of security guards who feel the necessity to donate their services free of charge. So all of these things come with a significant cost attached to them.

Given that many if not most government schools have implemented security measure such as those you suggest (and then some), I think it reasonable to consider whether they've been all that effective. I would argue that they're little more than expensive feel-good measures that have accomplished little. I seriously doubt that an evil individual who is bent on committing mass murder is going to be deterred by a security guard with a metal detector.


140 posted on 10/06/2006 4:03:22 AM PDT by RKBA Democrat (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner!)
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