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October 6, 2006
Wisconsin lawmaker suggests bringing out the big gunsIn the hairbrained idea department, BoardBuzz caught wind of this little tidbit which has garnered some media attention in the wake of the recent school shootings. As it turns out, Republican Rep. Frank Lasee of Wisconsin wants school staff to carry guns.
Lasee cites other countries, including Israel and Thailand, as using guns effectively to deter school violence. "To make our schools safe for our students to learn, all options should be on the table," he said. "Israel and Thailand have well-trained teachers carrying weapons and keeping their children safe from harm. It can work in Wisconsin."
The director of school safety for Milwaukee Public Schools, Pete Pochowski, opposed the idea. "Statistically, the safest place for a child to be is in school," Pochowski said. "We have problems in our schools, but not to the point where we need to arm our teachers and principals."
Posted October 6, 2006 4:43 PM | School Safety
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