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LUVMBDiesels · #**266** 04-15-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselAddict

I'm not necessarily against law-abiding students being armed in class. I just don't think it's such a great idea. There's a big difference between the two. Unlike some people here I can see both the advantages and disadvantages. No doubt in my mind arming students is a double-edged sword. I wouldn't bet one way or another if it would reduce the murder rate on campuses.

I also don't think it is the greatest idea in the world. I just don't know what you can do to stop -- not prevent-- the kind of mass murder that has been going on lately. By the time the cops can respond one of these killers can kill dozens of people who cannot fight back. I think that if you let students and faculty carry the weapons they already have albeit with proper training and safety courses and you let it be known that Johnny and Mrs Fisher are armed, you could either force a killer to look elsewhere or put him down before he kills 1/2 the school.

As for psych testing to get a gun permit, I have a few questions.

Who would administer the tests?
What would the definition of mentally ill be that is used to stop somebody from getting a gun? If they test hard enough we would all be labeled 'abnormal' "Do you ever get angry?", "Yes?", "FAIL!"
How often do you have to be tested? Once? Once a year? Once a week? How can a test taken, say, five years ago be considered valid? Do need to be tested every time you go to the range? I mean you could be "normal" and then a week later snap and go hunting people,right? Look at the tragedy in Binghamton. The shooter was 'normal' right up to the first shot...