Saturday, October 07, 2006

Wis. lawmaker wants teachers to carry guns

Wis. lawmaker wants teachers to carry guns
He cites Israel, Thailand; school official says problems are not that bad
The Associated Press

Updated: 11:51 a.m. MT Oct 5, 2006
MADISON, Wis. - In the wake of school shootings in Wisconsin, Colorado and Pennsylvania during the last two weeks, a state legislator says he plans to introduce legislation that would allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons.

Rep. Frank Lasee, a Republican, said Wednesday that, while his idea may not be politically correct, it has worked effectively in other countries.

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The real issue is: Why have government schools in the first place?
Rich

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