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In reply to the discussion: Guns in the Classroom.... let's think about this for a minute.... [View all]PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)50. Mother Jones has
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/07/mass-shootings-map
"Since 1982, there have been at least 62 mass murders* carried out with firearms across the country, with the killings unfolding in 30 states from Massachusetts to Hawaii. We've mapped them below, including details on the shooters' identities, the types of weapons they used, and the number of victims they injured and killed.
The killers: Half of the cases involved school or workplace shootings (12 and 19, respectively); the other 31 cases took place in locations including shopping malls, restaurants, government buildings, and military bases. Forty four of the killers were white males. Only one of them was a woman. (See Goleta, Calif., in 2006.) The average age of the killers was 35, though the youngest among them was a mere 11 years old. (See Jonesboro, Ark., in 1998.) A majority were mentally illand many displayed signs of it before setting out to kill. Explore the map for further detailswe do not consider it to be all-inclusive, but based on the criteria we used to identify mass murders, we believe that we've produced the most comprehensive rundown available on this particular type of traumatic violence. "
"Since 1982, there have been at least 62 mass murders* carried out with firearms across the country, with the killings unfolding in 30 states from Massachusetts to Hawaii. We've mapped them below, including details on the shooters' identities, the types of weapons they used, and the number of victims they injured and killed.
The killers: Half of the cases involved school or workplace shootings (12 and 19, respectively); the other 31 cases took place in locations including shopping malls, restaurants, government buildings, and military bases. Forty four of the killers were white males. Only one of them was a woman. (See Goleta, Calif., in 2006.) The average age of the killers was 35, though the youngest among them was a mere 11 years old. (See Jonesboro, Ark., in 1998.) A majority were mentally illand many displayed signs of it before setting out to kill. Explore the map for further detailswe do not consider it to be all-inclusive, but based on the criteria we used to identify mass murders, we believe that we've produced the most comprehensive rundown available on this particular type of traumatic violence. "
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Hopefully you'll realize that RW NRA propaganda is nothing but lies later on down your life.
baldguy
Dec 2012
#139
Yeah, and then if the 2nd or 3rd teacher didn't shoot up the "one" intruder,
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#5
No. We need to increase mental health, especially for vets, and decrease availability of firearms.
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#35
It takes thousands of rounds of serious training in proper training facilities to get proficient
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#55
So who is going to pay for the huge increase in liability insurance the schools will have to carry?
MedicalAdmin
Jan 2013
#163
Semi automatic weapons with huge magazines in the hands of a trained killer vs.
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#26
Well I am a teacher, and when I visualize myself trying to protect my students with a gun,
Chemisse
Dec 2012
#158
It takes thousands of rounds of serious training in proper training facilities to get proficient
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#119
Teachers are not the ones with the learning disabilities. Members of the NRA are the ones
jillan
Dec 2012
#126
If the staff in the office is armed, that's one thing... but if the gunman hopped the fence in any
jillan
Dec 2012
#8
I propose you suggest something or just get lost. You don't seem to belong here.
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#40
Ban assault weapons. Ban pistols. Jail the living shit out of violators
DisgustipatedinCA
Dec 2012
#46
Have you ever shot at a target that is reinforced, moving with lots of innocents
bluestate10
Dec 2012
#152
If the guns in the classroom program were instituted, I'd give it a week before some angry
Squinch
Dec 2012
#13
Really. The whole idea is just as dumb as could be. We have gone completely crazy.
Squinch
Dec 2012
#45
Institute guns in the classroom in any sane part of the country & watch attendance drop by
DisgustipatedinCA
Dec 2012
#14
I don't think these proposals are calling for the weapon to be locked up.
Lizzie Poppet
Dec 2012
#15
Are you suggesting that these officers thwart mass shootings regularly in Chicago?
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#48
I have yet to see proof that officers in Chicago schools have thwarted a mass shooting.
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#64
So in your mind there are the pro-murder children crowd and those against murdering children.
former9thward
Dec 2012
#84
Bingo!! Yep! Because there is no way having armed teachers is going to save lives.
jillan
Dec 2012
#59
and if she does get the gun, is she going to fire over the kids risking they get hit with friendly
appleannie1
Dec 2012
#53
You're dreaming. There are no security officers in all HS's, MS's or elem.
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#107
"Why do you all believe that all will be right in the world if guns are banned?"
Chorophyll
Dec 2012
#108
Add to that -the 2 mass shootings here in WI and the man who killed his cop wife were VETS
PeaceNikki
Dec 2012
#148
Yeah. I don't want to make any sweeping generalizations about veterans obviously, but we as a nation
Chorophyll
Dec 2012
#149
Teachers are hired to teach. If you, Mr. Public, want security-fucking pay for it.
MichiganVote
Dec 2012
#115
Ya, right! Teachers are going to walk around with holsters? What is this? The wild west??
jillan
Dec 2012
#125
It IS the wild west according to some people! And the civil war is still being fought, too!
Chorophyll
Dec 2012
#128