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24. That's not the society I aspire to live in.

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White House may consider funding for police in schools after Newtown [View all] DonViejo Jan 2013 OP

Pointless window dressing. Ban mass murder weapons, gun shows, and allow manufactures to be sued. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #1

Every politician is afraid to touch guns. Dash87 Jan 2013 #13

A colossal waste of money BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #2

Yes...won't stop anything. window dressing...nt Stuart G Jan 2013 #4

It will stop some things and it may prevent other situations from escalating. woodsprite Jan 2013 #8

Reassess Who You Hire gussmith Jan 2013 #16

I was wrong with my statement. You are correct...... Stuart G Jan 2013 #20

Think About It From A Jobs Creation & Economic Stimulus Perspective.... global1 Jan 2013 #3

Me too. My only complaint was that it was going to be done in lieu of gun control... Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #17

It *is* in lieu of gun control- the WH doesn't have the votes, and they know it friendly_iconoclast Jan 2013 #32

Needless legislation and policy to demonstrate that the Administration no_hypocrisy Jan 2013 #5

It might help a little . . . another_liberal Jan 2013 #6

Pay for it with a tax on guns and ammo. ThatPoetGuy Jan 2013 #7

There already is a federal tax on guns and ammo. former9thward Jan 2013 #22

Increase it ... JoePhilly Jan 2013 #43

It would need to raise a lot more revenue. ThatPoetGuy Jan 2013 #58

About 1/3 of schools already have armed security. former9thward Jan 2013 #60

But dog forbid we hire more teachers. gkhouston Jan 2013 #9

A very disturbing development NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #10

The police state solidifies Kelvin Mace Jan 2013 #11

Oh sweet Jesus... Shivering Jemmy Jan 2013 #30

Everything mentioned is real. Do internet searches. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #55

Yeah... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #34

Let's see, Kelvin Mace Jan 2013 #36

Do anything. Just don't touch my precioussssssss Dash87 Jan 2013 #12

I bet the Reps will want to cut funding for education or SS to pay for the cops. alfredo Jan 2013 #14

NO gussmith Jan 2013 #15

GOOD LiberalEsque01 Jan 2013 #18

kids are also at chuck e. cheeze.. frylock Jan 2013 #23

We already have Offices in our high schools.. and-justice-for-all Jan 2013 #19

This is not the answer, Smilo Jan 2013 #21

That's not the society I aspire to live in. Comrade Grumpy Jan 2013 #24

What's the point. karpool Jan 2013 #25

as long as they fund that from taxes on guns and ammo and body armor Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #26

Require gun insurance...low for small mayhem guns...way high for large mayhem guns. libdem4life Jan 2013 #37

WTF is wrong with Obama? bowens43 Jan 2013 #27

On this, nothing Shivering Jemmy Jan 2013 #31

Swell. How about roaming bands of militia to guard them while they play after school and anywhere rosesaylavee Jan 2013 #28

I prefer police Shivering Jemmy Jan 2013 #33

consider funding for police in schools Flashmann Jan 2013 #29

See how all these guns make us "free" Doctor_J Jan 2013 #35

Smoking is now not cool. From "You've come a long way, Baby," to "You smell like an ashtray." libdem4life Jan 2013 #38

I like your thinking Politicub Jan 2013 #42

Contributions will never, ever happen. The price of cigarettes skyrocketed because of taxation libdem4life Jan 2013 #45

Never say never. Obama's winning of the presidency convinced me that anything is possible as long as Politicub Jan 2013 #46

Corrected. Yes. All is possible, I believe that, as well. Thanks. libdem4life Jan 2013 #47

That isn't a bad idea obama2terms Jan 2013 #39

Having a policeman in the schools is not really a bad idea..after thought.. Stuart G Jan 2013 #40

Another reason why I don't have kids and don't plan to Politicub Jan 2013 #41

Dear White House: Hell NO. Gormy Cuss Jan 2013 #44

Me, too. The liability of the school district is great...and getting even greater. If a bullying libdem4life Jan 2013 #49

Teacher talks down student who'd opened fire on classmates. THIS IS WHAT WE NEED, not "more guns". Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #48

Tell the family of the principal and teachers at Sandy Hook. libdem4life Jan 2013 #50

Ah, a "More guns" DUer. Hi, how are you. I'm for a sane society with less violence. Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #52

Actually, no. That's a Red Herring and it's getting old. Glad you mentioned it. libdem4life Jan 2013 #57

from taxes on guns samsingh Jan 2013 #51

I am fine with federal/state/local lawenforcement. NOT Paul Blart Zimmerman's. graham4anything Jan 2013 #53

The NRA should help to pay for this terrible idea Politicalboi Jan 2013 #54

A waste of money LynnTTT Jan 2013 #56

I live grew up in one of the most "safe" cities and county in the country. Socal31 Jan 2013 #59