ARMING TEACHERS
DO YOU FEEL SAFE? WELL, DO YA, PUNK?
School shootings are a terrifying reality in the US. It's like playing Russian Roulette when you send your child to school. Will they come home safe or will they be caught in the crossfire of a mass shooting? It's a question that no parent should have to ask, but sadly, it's become a part of our daily lives.
In response to these tragedies, some people have suggested that arming teachers would be a way to prevent or stop future attacks. But let's be real here, do we really want to give our teachers guns? I mean, have you ever seen a teacher try to use a projector? It's like watching a monkey try to use a typewriter.
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Education Association (NEA), 54% of teachers said they believe that arming teachers would make schools less safe. Only 23% said they believe that arming teachers would make schools more safe, while 22% said they were unsure.
And let's not forget about the potential for accidents. Teachers are already responsible for the safety of their students, and adding guns to the mix could make it more likely that someone would be injured or killed by mistake. For example, a teacher could accidentally fire their gun, or a student could get hold of their gun and use it against themselves or others.
Arming teachers is like giving a toddler a chainsaw. It might seem like a good idea at first, but it's bound to end badly. Let's focus on giving our teachers the tools they need to educate and inspire our children, not turn them into Rambo.
But if we're going to arm teachers, let's arm them with books, pencils, and love. Because at the end of the day, that's what our children really need. Not guns, but love and support from the people who are supposed to guide them through their formative years.
The survey results suggest that most US teachers think schools would be less safe if they were armed. This is a significant finding, as it suggests that there is little public support for this policy among the people who would be directly affected by it. If policymakers are serious about making schools safer, they should listen to the voices of teachers, and focus on other measures, such as improving school security and providing more mental health support for students.
So let's put down the guns and pick up the books. Let's focus on educating our children and providing them with a safe and nurturing environment. Because at the end of the day, that's what really matters.
Arming teachers: Most say schools would be less safe if they had guns https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/31/arming-teachers-most-say-schools-would-be-less-safe-if-they-had-guns/70258290007/
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