Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Straw Man

(6,823 posts)
4. Well ...
Wed Mar 7, 2018, 03:28 AM
Mar 2018

I'm a teacher (community college), and while I have no desire to perform security functions, I wouldn't mind being able to carry my legal, registered, concealed firearm, subject to the same restrictions and responsibilities as when I carry it anywhere else. The purpose would be to have at least some chance to save my own life and that of others in the worst-case scenario of an active shooter coming into my classroom with the intention of killing everyone therein.

That said, I live in New York State, where campus carry has about the same probability of coming to pass as Donald Trump has of being accepted into Mensa. Not that it matters greatly to me one way or another, since I think that the statistical likelihood of being the victim of an active shooter attack is very low.

If at 18 you are not old enough to make an adult, responsible decision regarding an enumerated civil right, you probably aren't adult enough and responsible enough to be voting.

Or serving in the military.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Gun Control & RKBA»Florida state Senate vote...»Reply #4