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Atman

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11. Precisely my contention.

Reply to Fumesucker (Reply #9)

Sat Dec 22, 2012, 08:43 AM

Dec 2012

They will eventually have to "justify" their presence.

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What will a perpetually bored cop do in school? [View all] Atman Dec 2012 OP

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