Why Arming Teachers is a Terrible Idea
How sad is it that mass shootings are commonplace in our country?
How sad is it that there are people who will blame everything but guns for why we have so much gun violence.
Even sadder is that we’ve collectively begun to grow desensitized to the damage and death wrought by someone who finds a way to justify getting a gun and ending people’s lives. News outlets can barely contain themselves whenever a shooting occurs. Desperate for ratings, clicks, views, etc., they shove a microphone and camera in the faces of grieving families, of survivors, and anyone who bore witness to what should be a horrific tragedy, but quickly becomes just another news story.
Minutes later, these shootings become politicized with one side calling for more restrictions on guns, and the other crying Second Amendment Rights at the top of their lungs.
Thoughts and prayers are offered. A nice gesture, but utterly ineffective at stopping bullets.
The victims are quickly forgotten.
Nothing changes.
Rinse and repeat.
The recent school shooting in Texas has once again brought up the debate in which some people believe we should arm teachers to combat any future school shooters. The rationale here is the tired and misguided trope…
