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school shootings and security

M1A762M1A762 Member Posts: 3,426
edited July 2013 in General Discussion
After Sandy Hook, all we heard about was how can this be prevented? Of course the liberal answer was to try and ban firearms.We all know that is not the answer.

Some suggested posting law enforcement and or security guards, which may or may not be a viable solution - mostly economic wise.

Not once do I recall anyone suggesting guard dogs. Again, it might not be a cost effective measure for all areas, but it could be for many.

Guard dogs would not be a complete solution, but could be an affordable alternative compared to armed security.

A trained German Shepherd might have saved lives at Sandy Hook.

Comments

  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562
    edited November -1
  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    In order to have a school shooting four things are needed: 1. a school; 2. kids attending the school; 3.a gun; 4. someone shooting the gun. While #3&4 are difficult to prevent, #1&2 are easily avoided. Considering the lack of quality in the educational system it would be much more cost effective to hire teachers as in-home providers and increase the quality as well as the safety of education.
  • ChrisInTempeChrisInTempe Member Posts: 15,562
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ray B
    In order to have a school shooting four things are needed: 1. a school; 2. kids attending the school; 3.a gun; 4. someone shooting the gun. While #3&4 are difficult to prevent, #1&2 are easily avoided. Considering the lack of quality in the educational system it would be much more cost effective to hire teachers as in-home providers and increase the quality as well as the safety of education.


    Number 4 is easy to prevent. We merely lack the Will to do so.

    This works:
    http://www.secretservice.gov/ntac_ssi.shtml
  • Ray BRay B Member Posts: 11,822
    edited November -1
    But if you address 1&2, you solve 3&4 for free.
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