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In reply to the discussion: This man is totally insane... [View all]Flatulo
(5,005 posts)57. I like your analysis. It's doable, and wouldn't break the bank. Plus it has the most desirable
characteristic of actually being effective.
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Most likely the best thoughts and post I've read on the subject. Bravo..well done.
BlueJazz
Dec 2012
#2
And imagine the impression that could make on young minds, to carry that mindset
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#27
Pleas do, however the credit goes to a fellow named Jeff Toorish, not me...
reACTIONary
Dec 2012
#12
All of this is the same argument businesses used to oppose the ADA regarding wheelchair access
Occulus
Dec 2012
#42
"Where is the money going to come from to redesign every school in the nation?"
Occulus
Dec 2012
#43
Why would it not be better to get rid of the guns and ammo used in all of the killings?
RC
Dec 2012
#47
Why of course it would be better and ridiculous to insinuate we dont agree.
rhett o rick
Dec 2012
#62
Agreed. He could have suggested things like door locks. Two exits per room. Window exits.
geckosfeet
Dec 2012
#7
superb. Jeff Toorish exemplifies something we (the country) need but seem to have no respect for:
BlancheSplanchnik
Dec 2012
#13
I suggest a psychiatrist, to do the sanity testing required by the new laws coming... N/T
_Liann_
Dec 2012
#30
I agree with most of this, but not with thinking that having a gun in the home is not a good idea
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#18
No, that's just your logic. A gun is roughly the correct amount of force required to
Flatulo
Dec 2012
#51
His logic ignores stopping bad guys getting guns in the first place!
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2012
#60
No, you only shoot the guys with masks, assault rifles and ammo belts who are firing at people.
Flatulo
Dec 2012
#40
Cops exist as a deterrent. People tend to be on their best behavior when cops are around.
Flatulo
Dec 2012
#38
You're right what could possibly go wrong with a trained professional in the classroom?
A Simple Game
Dec 2012
#45
Right, and that idiot proves that every single last cop in the universe is incompetent and cannot be
Flatulo
Dec 2012
#50
LOL, I'm an old man already, and yes, people's abilities follow a normal distribution.
Flatulo
Dec 2012
#56
You may be right for your location, but where I live Swat would be about 2 hours away.
A Simple Game
Dec 2012
#46
I like your analysis. It's doable, and wouldn't break the bank. Plus it has the most desirable
Flatulo
Dec 2012
#57
Excellent essay. I do however have one minor quibble about the Fort Hood comment.
Glassunion
Dec 2012
#44
Agree on LaPierrre - no more conferences he's out. Time to get the adults involved.
toby jo
Dec 2012
#64