“Shine the light on the handlers... “ Agree!
Also, put a direct burden back onto those handlers: Out of their great caring, we can expect to soon see security improvements that directly and rapidly affect school and student safety, including a closed campus, entry limitations, armed guards, metal detectors, backpack inspections and restrictions, and more.
Let them feel some direct loss of liberty in the name of safety.
Awwww, their refusal to accept any of the above security measures (no matter the excuse used) is a humdinger for discussion. And while your statement is accurate...and how you and I talk......
I tend to address it in a tongue in cheek "liberal" manner with the opposing side: "What? I don't understand. We HAVE to do EVERYTHING to protect these children NOW, just like these traumatized kids demand. (wringing my hands) How does refusing security measures at schools reflect that? I mean, we all know that it will take weeks, or even a year, to get guns off the street if Congress passes that law. Are they (Dems) REALLY willing to leave our babies defenseless against "guns" (the big boogeyman) til then? Do they EVEN CARE....... or is this just a way to get votes?"
It's going to take a LONG time to de-program Americans from the Socialist/Communist propaganda.....and we are going to have to use "their tools" to accomplish the mission, IMHO.