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Atman

(31,464 posts)
6. This isn't what LaPierre is advocating.
Sat Dec 22, 2012, 08:30 AM
Dec 2012

High school's, especially large ones, have these issues and hire cops. That is different from what LaPierre is proposing.

And what if the cop flips out, like the one in northern WI that wounded my cousin's son... Archae Dec 2012 #1
Are you talking about the incident in Crandon? madaboutharry Dec 2012 #7
He's still recovering, physically. Archae Dec 2012 #24
A cop would become a highly paid hall monitor Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #2
the cops at my local schools never looked bored kydo Dec 2012 #3
There are cops in the schools with security issues Atman Dec 2012 #5
no, no security issues at the schools kydo Dec 2012 #8
DARE is a whole different scam. Atman Dec 2012 #10
I know hence why I called it a joke kydo Dec 2012 #20
My high school had a cop. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #4
This isn't what LaPierre is advocating. Atman Dec 2012 #6
cops vs armed guards kydo Dec 2012 #18
We had cops, too. Not full time, though. Atman Dec 2012 #22
I understand that. GoCubsGo Dec 2012 #19
He'll be fucking with the "different" kids, the blacks, the goth types (or whatever's replaced that) Fumesucker Dec 2012 #9
Precisely my contention. Atman Dec 2012 #11
Not even that, it's just what some largish percentage of cops *do* Fumesucker Dec 2012 #15
Goths are still there. =) Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #57
They'll hang. They'll schmooze. They'll distract other support staff... Smarmie Doofus Dec 2012 #12
And they'll help get kids accustomed to a police state Atman Dec 2012 #13
He'll harass the students notadmblnd Dec 2012 #14
Same thing I did as a perpetually bored kid in school. Get into something. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #16
Thing is the NRAs solution says the shootings can't be stopped HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #17
Crossword puzzle. Phentex Dec 2012 #21
Many schools already have armed "Resource Officers" that take part in educating davidn3600 Dec 2012 #23
DARE is a scam. Atman Dec 2012 #26
DARE has been shown ineffective or even counterproductive Fumesucker Dec 2012 #27
I know what the data says but I really like DARE. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #32
The problem with DARE is that they don't tell the whole truth and they do sometimes lie Fumesucker Dec 2012 #37
Oh I know. I just feel lucky that we have such a great DARE officer. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #38
"It seems to work." but it really doesn't. Atman Dec 2012 #39
Once again. In MY school, it works. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #40
So you're saying that an exceptional individual can overcome the inertia of a failed program? Fumesucker Dec 2012 #41
I think all the person was saying kydo Dec 2012 #43
I don't find lies to be particularly educational Fumesucker Dec 2012 #45
Many kids are only exposed to cops when they see them arresting people they love. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #60
Yes. Happens a lot in supposedly 'failed' programs. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #50
From my point of view that means if your program is exceptionally good Fumesucker Dec 2012 #55
I didn't like it when my kids were in it either. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #58
The data is based on long-term studies. Atman Dec 2012 #56
15 years of data proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #61
It doesn't answer the question. Atman Dec 2012 #63
How could we get data from kids currently enrolled in the program? proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #66
But woe to the politician who votes against funding it. Atman Dec 2012 #33
So what did the principal have to say about the situation? Fumesucker Dec 2012 #42
He was very popular with the teachers. Atman Dec 2012 #47
DARE officers aren't there every day. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #29
Probably become complacent and unprepared for an actual event. muddrunner17 Dec 2012 #25
I can't imagine doing unannounced drills to keep the LEO attentive, either. HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #34
Principals will ask them to deal with unruly kids. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #28
Columbine had an armed Sheriff and VA Tech had armed Police. ksoze Dec 2012 #30
Think about sex BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #31
think about sex.. SummerSnow Dec 2012 #54
The armed guards would also be bored kydo Dec 2012 #35
The same thing bored guards/cops do at gov't buildings, courthouses, banks, etc. OneTenthofOnePercent Dec 2012 #36
Flirt with the teachers and office staff? MADem Dec 2012 #44
Excellent question. jsr Dec 2012 #46
We have one in our school on a permanent basis Rosa Luxemburg Dec 2012 #48
We really need one armed cop at every entrance at minimum. BlueStreak Dec 2012 #53
He'll go nuts and kill everybody!!!11! lbrtbell Dec 2012 #49
"Mission creep" is exactly right. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #51
Bad move... SummerSnow Dec 2012 #52
guards are not a new concept Enrique Dec 2012 #59
They would have to rotate them ThoughtCriminal Dec 2012 #62
Our city had 43 schools. Atman Dec 2012 #64
We have two on campus during school hours Nevernose Dec 2012 #65
we already have cop in the schools here because the STUDENTS are known to bring weapons into the dionysus Dec 2012 #67
Trust me, they won't be bored. We never have enough staff. knitter4democracy Dec 2012 #68
We need to put a teacher in every gun store - n/t coalition_unwilling Dec 2012 #69
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