Schools to close in the Richmond VA area on Monday

CNN

[newsperson999]

Not sure how many schools but I thought I heard in 3 counties..if one sniper can do this to us think of what 20 could do

[sneakypete]

I have a idea. Why don't we just go ahead and surrender to the shooter?

[SouthernFreebird]

Nothing wrong with shaming people who want to shut down the east coast in irrational panic

Oh please, school was closed for a day not the whole east coast.And what ever panic people in that area feel I certainly would'nt call it irrational.The are being plucked one by one.

I tell you what, how bout you and Buddaboy volunteer to pump gas for the folks up there...that way those scareedycat folks won't have to get out of their cars, and you real men can show the world what balls you have......or is it just the kids you want to be in the crosshairs.

[BuddhaBoy]

it's better to be cautious and stay alive.

Damn, but you remind me of Neville Chamberlain.

[nicmarlo]

Yes; and you can bet those screaming loudest on this thread would be one of the first to sue the schools if their child got shot because of 'INADEQUATE' steps taken to protect the children. But what do I know.

[Elenya]

It is my belief that perhaps there was more in the note that was found than just a phone number.

Absolutely. After that cryptic news conference, I for one have no doubt about it. I'm thinking blackmail as in: bomb threat, killing rampage, WMD, you name it... Moose was trying to placate the perps IMO, to tell them to give them some time.

[Palladin]

I like the way you think. Are we men, or Mooses?

[ingodwetrust]

More of the Clintoon Legacy. They make me sick!

[tomkat]

[rwfromkansas]

Perhaps you should consider that they may be closing it simply to allow time for safety preparation. If that is the reason, I do not hvae a problem with it.

[SouthernFreebird]

I would have more respect for the men if they just went ahead and did it without asking permission. It is their families and children being target practice. Get off their butts and do it.

[nicmarlo]

And you remind me of an ignoramus.

[Arthur McGowan]

Al-Qaeda must not want the general public to realize that they are doing this, or else they would shoot more than one person simultaneously. The moment that DOES happen, it will be like the moment the second plane hit the WTC. It will change from "crime" to "shooting war on American soil" in an instant.

[semaj]

Not to worry, there isn't really any education taking place in the public school system anyway, plenty of socialist indoctrination and anti-american propaganda though.

[rwfromkansas]

stupid idiot

[Arkinsaw]

It is irrational because you are more likely to have a car accident than have this guy shoot you.

[VMI70]

See #180

[Arthur McGowan]

That school is unimportant. A good message. More kids and parents should get that message.

[Samwise]

I have never heard that expression and neither has Hubby. :)

[Charles H. (The_r0nin)]

Seeing as how I am a teacher in one of the affected districts (and have to walk across the parking lot just like all the kids), I must say that I think this is an over-reaction. Unless LE has some specific info that a school will be targeted, this sets a bad precedent.

Besides, as someone on another thread has pointed out, the sniper seems drawn to the challenges of the police. When they say that the sniper only shoots from near an interstate highway, he kills at Seven Corners. What if the sniper sees the closing of the schools as a challenge? Would he be more likely to target children then?

[SCalGal]

Let's all run and hide ...

Be interesting to see what happens if the hiding places are taken away.