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by shammers still slogging along on March 19th, 2008

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Do you think elementary school children should be able to carry guns to school to keep them safe? This is being debated in several states, you know. Proponents say it could help save lives?

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  • by Capt. Jack Sparrow GALCIY on March 24th, 2008

    Capt. Jack Sparrow GALCIY

    That is beyond ridiculous.
    There is NOO way an elementary school child should be needing to carry a gun for safety or security purposes.

    I'm all for the NRA and the right to bear arms.
    But if we need to turn elementary schools into war zones we might just as well go back to living in caves.

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  • by The Special One on March 19th, 2008

    The Special One

    I have a very, very hard time believing that any states are seriously considering this.

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  • by buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind on March 19th, 2008

    buxtonite ..slowly losing my mind

    I think teaching them how to spell and add up would be a much better thing to do ...f*ck me bloody adults can't even be trusted with guns ...whats little billy going to do if little johnny knocks his blocks over ...take out a glock and teach him a lesson ...these utter fools need a good hard smack up the side of their heads and kicked out of office for even concidering this inane idea

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  • by Lysander on March 20th, 2008

    Lysander

    You can not be serious, what a ridiculous idea

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  • by ninja man on March 22nd, 2008

    ninja man

    I think you mean elementary school TEACHERS, right?

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  • by This Daley has a new bundle of joy on March 21st, 2008

    This Daley has a new bundle of joy

    Shammer, until you can provide a link to something that actually shows that states are considering this, I will have to think that you either misunderstood what you were hearing or watching or that you are joking.

    Only one state is considering anything remotely close that. West Virgina is trying to get authorization to allow 7th, 8th & 9th graders to have rifle sharpshooting and hunting skills as an elective course, similar to home economics or wood shop classes.

    There is NO WAY that ANY state government would authorize elementary aged children (ages 6 to 12) to carry, posess, conceal or use a firearm without parental supervision. In addition, they would have to repeal the "Gun Free" zones that surround most schools. Most states require a minimum age of 18 or 21 to own a handgun.

    There IS a *small* effort to allow teachers who meet all other requirements for gun ownership to be allowed to carry a gun on to school grounds and/or keep it in the classroom for safety sake. A very small movement with little support.

    If you could find some real evidence of the movement and potential legislature you are asking about, I would really like to see it. I have been searching for more than 20 minutes with no results.

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    edited to add:
    here is an example of "students carrying guns" legislation in Arizona. It is in regards to COLLEGE students, over the age of 21 years old. http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/107354

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  • by Symbeline on March 20th, 2008

    Symbeline

    That's the worse thing I've ever heard. This can't possibly be considered, I don't believe this. Are you sure this isn't some kinda joke?

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  • by Spanna on March 21st, 2008

    Spanna

    Sorry, but I live in the UK and even factoring the USA's reputation and stereotupes I can't believe any idea that stupid would even be given considerstaion ANYWHERE in the world.

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  • by JAMMco... its complicated... on March 21st, 2008

    JAMMco... its complicated...

    At that point I will home school.

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  • by You have no idea I am here on March 21st, 2008

    You have no idea I am here

    An emphatic NO! What a horrible, idiotic idea. Save lives? Eh... Quite the opposite.

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  • by BigDaddyBS on March 20th, 2008

    BigDaddyBS

    Bullying's bad enough in school... There will be MANY MORE dead kids, killed by elementary kids with guns, for full-fledged bullying to imagined slights. Not only that, but the bullies will have guns, too. So there will be shoot-outs, and many innocent people (not IN the fight) hurt and killed.

    AND, what about when the teacher orders Little Johnnie or Janie to the principal's office? ... won't let them take recess for a punishment for something they did? ... order them to take a note home to their parents? ...Or even just tell them they have homework? Will THEY then be "under fire" (literally)? What about the principal? THEY are likely to be targets, too.

    Now, they're on the way home. What if the bus driver pisses them off? How 'bout the cars that don't stop for the bus? The shop-keeper that tries to chase them out for loitering and shoplifting? The old man or old lady who looks at them cross-eyed, or scolds them for walking on the grass or picking their flowers?

    GEEZE! This is the stoopidest idea I've ever heard. PLEASE let us know WHICH STATES! If it's mine, I want to side with the OPPONENTS of the idea!

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  • by mistje on March 20th, 2008

    mistje

    What???? What states???? Are they freakin' nuts????

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  • by eric on March 19th, 2008

    eric

    Elementary school?

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  • by kaleidoscope on October 27th, 2008

    kaleidoscope

    Are you serious about this question or are we being punked?

    Any lawmaker who would consider this need to seek some sort of psychological help.

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  • by The Mrs. on April 19th, 2008

    The Mrs.

    This has not been debated by any state. What has been debated is allowing teachers to carry guns....nice try though.

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  • by Nick on March 23rd, 2008

    Nick

    An absurd idea, in my opinion.

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  • by m1tk44 on March 23rd, 2008

    m1tk44

    Yes, but only those who make it to the honor roll. Hehe.;)

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  • by buttman on March 23rd, 2008

    buttman

    My goodness! That's so insane!!

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  • by chocolate monster has left the building on March 23rd, 2008

    chocolate monster has left the building

    I dont think any body should carry guns period...they should be banned and tougher penalties for those that do carry them

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  • by Stillme FBB on March 22nd, 2008

    Stillme FBB

    Shammer, I think you have been DR for simply asking a question. Some of these answers sound like they think you are pro guns in the schools. I think to inform people sometimes............is just a waste. They pick out what they want to see, and nothing else. I give you credit for trying to ask a question. :)

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  • by Dee Dee just havin some fun on March 21st, 2008

    Dee Dee just havin some fun

    Well if they think kids can handle guns why don't they let them drive, hold a job and pay bill.

    NO!!! children and guns do not go together.

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  • by Gizzy on March 21st, 2008

    Gizzy

    OMG of course not, teaching children how to use guns at an early age will only increase more crime iin the future not decrease.

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  • by Tallyman on March 21st, 2008

    Tallyman

    Probably only adults should have guns.

    Might be a good idea if some of the teachers did (after psch screenings)

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  • by Tamilze on March 20th, 2008

    Tamilze

    Which states, now?

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  • by Halskiisaklink on March 20th, 2008

    Halskiisaklink

    These are the same people who think that only established criminals use guns. They divide the world up into 'good' and 'evil', and firmly believe which side guns are on.

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  • by Mushen on March 20th, 2008

    Mushen

    oh yeah, what a great idea.

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  • by bazza on February 22nd, 2009

    bazza

    Hohoho, Oh yes. Imagine (if you can) Movie night for kids at the local movie theatre, a Cowboy movie with lots of gun fighting. next day at school. 'Did ya see that movie last night?' Yair, hey waddabout that place where he shoots over his back like this? Four children behing him fall to the ground as his gun blasts away. Instead of having to make the sounds of gunfire with the mouth, these kids have the real thing, no more pretend blood, no more having to lie on nthe ground pretending to be dead, you are. Yes, I cannot see any reason why elementary kids can't carry guns.

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  • by trouble... staying calm on February 22nd, 2009

    trouble... staying calm

    This is pure unadulterated BULLSHIT! No legislature in any state is debating whether or not to allow children to carry guns anywhere. Much less in school.

    This is the kind of propaganda that is spread by the anti-gun lobby to deny us our constitutional RIGHT to the second amendment.

    GODDAMNIT! I wish stupidity was painful!

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  • by dea_ex_machina on February 22nd, 2009

    dea_ex_machina

    no way!!! Why would carrying a gun to school make you safe?
    Where would you need a gun? On the school bus, which drops you off at the front door? In the school itself? Or on the walk to the school bus? Is it the responsibility of a child to make themselves safe? or is it the parents responsibility to keep their kids safe?

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  • by duke.of.data on February 22nd, 2009

    duke.of.data

    if this were to happen(ridicules) i am going to get my kid sis a pink hello-kitty 22.

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  • by Pak Rachmat on February 22nd, 2009

    Pak Rachmat

    I don't think so, as for me, I let my children practice karate, just for sports and self defence ...

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  • by Galeanda on April 19th, 2008

    Galeanda

    Ha ha ha haaaa!!! Yeah right. As schools contemplate banning ncell phones, they're going to let them carry guns instead. LOL! Like that would make me feel so much safer walking down the aisles to class.

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  • by J.R.C. on March 24th, 2008

    J.R.C.

    Elementary school? That is preposterous.
    I was going to say yes to college students. Not even high school students have the maturity.

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  • by Anonymous on March 23rd, 2008

    Anonymous

    Yes, and every child should also carry nukular weapons too.

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=rwZSQrDuYzo

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  • by PreppyGal2418 on March 21st, 2008

    PreppyGal2418

    are you kidding? thats a horrible idea!!

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  • by m4dm4nsgirl on March 21st, 2008

    m4dm4nsgirl

    OMG I hope you are kidding! I have two young children and I couldn't imagine letting them have a gun! That is insane!!

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  • by car audio crazy on March 21st, 2008

    car audio crazy

    your kidding right. i live in PA and i have never heard of them talking about letting guns in schools. if that ever happens my children will not go to school anymore.

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