When the fox gets in the henhouse and there are no guard hounds, there is always a mass slaughter. Even non-farm folks would agree that's pretty much common sense.
A bunch of hounds that are 14 minutes away is not nearly as good as one that is right there on the spot, though the Chief of Police did brag about that 14 minute response time. (2) The three children and three adults killed would say that was a few minutes too long. Once on scene, they took out the shooter in a well coordinated operation, so a much better result than Uvalde experienced. These officers were no cowards, but distant security you have to wait for costs lives.
Sadly, when it comes to children in non-protected schools, common sense seems to fly out the window. The main plan of security is shooter drills to teach children where to run and a phone ready to dial 911, wait on hold and hope someone answers soon, and then hope that armed help gets there before too many more are murdered (even one is too many).
It is obvious that plans like these are not effective, yet nothing better is ever done. Banning gun possession for law-abiding citizens won't work, as widespread non-compliance would likely be the case, and we are not the problem. Criminals are already banned from owning firearms, but they will always manage to get some instrument to carry out their planned wickedness.
Those arguing for banning possession by those without a criminal record may point to cases like this where the murderer did not have a criminal record. But liberty does not allow stripping the rights of the many over the actions of a very few. And once again see the term "non-compliance". Good guys will not give up their arms just because bad guys arm themselves. Liberty doesn't work that way.
Those arguing for banning possession by those without a criminal record may point to cases like this where the murderer did not have a criminal record. But liberty does not allow stripping the rights of the many over the actions of a very few. And once again see the term "non-compliance". Good guys will not give up their arms just because bad guys arm themselves. Liberty doesn't work that way.
This private school could have legally granted permission for teachers and staff with a handgun permit to have the choice of firing back in self-defense, likely saving lives. But self-defense was not an option that could be allowed by them. Wait, I thought self-defense is a moral option for Christians. Apparently not all churches agree.
As crazy evil as the mass murderer was, she knew to avoid armed resistance. From her writings there was a second possible target, “but because of a threat assessment by the suspect – there’s too much security – they decided not to,” police chief said.
Folks, mass murderers KNOW to attack soft targets if they desire a high body count. Yet, most states mandate that potential victims remain helpless, and will put you in jail if you carry a gun in schools for self-protection. Those laws are just as wicked as the actions of a killer.
Sure, Republican politicians will point to aspects of their state laws that allow private schools and public school districts to permit the carrying of weapons for protection, knowing that almost none will. That is not leadership, and they know it. But they are cowards and prefer things to remain the way there are.
One of these politicians could prove me wrong by introducing a bill to let all teachers, staff, and caretakers who take the trouble to get a license to carry, to be authorized to be armed in schools. I'm not holding my breath.
When soft targets are under attack, my opinion is that the Second Amendment should apply. Government does not always agree.
When soft targets are under attack, my opinion is that the Second Amendment should apply. Government does not always agree.
1. It was reported the shooter was transgender and identified as a man.
Dennis Romero with NBC News reported, "The leader of the school where a woman opened fire and fatally shot six people was among those killed Monday, according to a list of victims released by police." Will "woman" be later edited out?
Dennis Romero with NBC News reported, "The leader of the school where a woman opened fire and fatally shot six people was among those killed Monday, according to a list of victims released by police." Will "woman" be later edited out?
2. Set a timer for 14 minutes (or just 5 minutes) and then sit there and wait, while imagining a murderer walking about unopposed firing at children and others. While waiting for the police to arrive, would you rather be unarmed or armed? Be honest with yourself.
When lawmakers KNOW that criminals will choose soft targets, and when they tie citizens' hands and forbid armed carry for self-defense, they are enabling EVIL. Call them out on it.
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