Comments on: Guns in schools

By: Sigivald

Sigivald — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 22:38:11 +0000

I imagine part of it is along the lines of “If we go in there and anyone is killed or injured in the process or aftermath, we’re (the department , city, school district, and/or us personally) going to get sued for a gazillion dollars for not doing the impossible and instantly, magically preventing any injury”.

Whereas it’s established jurisprudence that the Police cannot be sued for not acting to protect you in general or being overcautious, as I understand things.

I expect legislation preventing such suits except in cases of legally proven serious negligence or malfeasance would help.

By: Ron W

Ron W — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:51:57 +0000

Israel solved the problem of terrorists killing kids in their schools long ago–by allowing principals and teachers to be armed. Criminals, terrorists, etc. prey on unarmed victims. The gun-free zones of schools make them readily available. But officialdom in its attitude of arrogant elitism here would rather continue the anti- armed self defense prejudice and bigotry than do what works for the people and their children.

By: refugee

refugee — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:01:11 +0000

“…Tough shit. You signed up for the job knowing what you were getting into. So, get your ass in there and save some kids.”

Or, damn your eyes, get out of the way, and let the school rifle and pistol team do it themselves.