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In reply to the discussion: Is the idea of Police officers in schools still stupid? [View all]Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)11. It's going to cost a lot of money and do very little to ameliorate the school shooting problem
In my mind at least it falls into security theater category in that I think it's not a good allocation of resources, like a lot of what TSA does.
Beyond that I don't like the idea of children thinking they are only safe when armed guards are around, that's not the way toward a less violent society.
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It was only stupid when it was the sole proposal... and not part of a broader package. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Jan 2013
#2
I understand it, I just feel the whole damn discussion is ridiculous in the extreme.
PDJane
Jan 2013
#19
So does having Secret Service to protect the Prez make it more or less safe for him?
dkf
Jan 2013
#57
Of course, the House will never approve the needed funds for these school resource officers.
kaiden
Jan 2013
#6
I think using police in school is a stupid idea, but everyone I know on the Left has been for
JaneyVee
Jan 2013
#7
No it doesn't. Feel free to assume that they, unlike every other sworn law enforcement officer (with
TPaine7
Jan 2013
#12
It's going to cost a lot of money and do very little to ameliorate the school shooting problem
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#11
If they're not armed the likelihood of one stopping another Sandy Hook is all but nil
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#29
It won't stop another Sandy Hook, as it won't stop any other senseless tragedy
shadowrider
Jan 2013
#79
I think an "assault weapons ban" is a one size fits all solution, and also unconstitutional.
TPaine7
Jan 2013
#20
Why would you think an AWB won't be part of a much larger bill? They usually are... nt
jmg257
Jan 2013
#23
Yes it is stoopid. At one point the funding of the "resource officers" become local tazpayer burdens
rustydog
Jan 2013
#22
It's too bad that the NRA has taken over the gun control debate at Democratic Underground...
Earth_First
Jan 2013
#32
This is a depressing trend on DU. The ideologues here are so "pure" in their "liberalism" that they
TPaine7
Jan 2013
#44
The depressing trend is that whenever public opinion on the idea changes, you pull pins...
Earth_First
Jan 2013
#47
So your position is that you are here for no other reason than to advocate for firearms
Earth_First
Jan 2013
#60
Not really. The answer to "2 + 2 = ?" is 4. At least that's what they taught at my school. nt
TPaine7
Jan 2013
#56
The same ones calling for cutting all social programs want to pay for an army in the schools
liberal N proud
Jan 2013
#52
School Police, maybe, if they pay enough...but how interesting it would be to have local..
Tikki
Jan 2013
#61
Resource officers aren't what the NRA had in mind. They want armed guards in
sinkingfeeling
Jan 2013
#70
Actual police officers? Not stupid, but not sure how effective it will be. As to armed teachers....
Tommy_Carcetti
Jan 2013
#75