Guns in the Classroom
Friday, January 25, 2008
by Man Eegee
First it was guns in our bars, now it's guns in our schools. Add another folder to the National Embarrassment file for Arizona.
PHOENIX — Two Mesa lawmakers are drawing up legislation to give teachers — and some students — a chance to carry firearms on campus.The proposals by Sen. Karen Johnson and Rep. Russell Pearce would allow anyone who has obtained a state permit to carry a concealed firearm to bring it onto public-school campuses, something now a crime under state law. It also would overrule similar policies at community colleges and state universities.The prohibition would send a message to would-be criminals not to target schools because they might not be the only ones armed, Johnson said. People age 21 or older can apply for concealed-weapons permits in Arizona.
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Labels: Gun Control, Russell Pearce
