When the alarm clock goes off in the morning, your first thought is usually “Is it time already?” You roll out of bed and start the process of your morning routines, for most people the thought of not making it home after class never enters the mind. You are going to be in a classroom, on a campus that has security, you have the assumption you are safe. The problem is, you are not. An individual should never rely on someone else to keep them safe, every person has a right to protect themselves. The SB 11bill, which was passed by the Texas legislation allows the students and faculty that are Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders the right to carry their firearm with them on campuses across Texas. The exception being, Private Institutions have the right to opt out or designate “gun free zones” on the campus. Texas Wesleyan being a private institution would fall under the previously mentioned exception if they should choose to do so, but they should not. The University should allow CHL holders the right to carry.
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They are consisted of mostly over weight, out of shape, senior citizens. The security guards ride around in golf carts, writing tickets. They are unarmed in a neighborhood that in the past year has had one-hundred and fifty-four crimes thirty-eight of those being violent crimes. According to Texas Wesleyans Annual Security and Fire safety report, third page of the introduction states “…individuals should be advised that they are responsible for their own security and safety.” That statement alone is putting the responsibility back on to the individual to protect themselves. The Campus Security Policy Statement says “The University relies on the Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments for emergency response and other assistance.” Response times for the Fort Worth Police Department has increased throughout the city to eighteen minutes for priority 2 calls, which is defined
They are consisted of mostly over weight, out of shape, senior citizens. The security guards ride around in golf carts, writing tickets. They are unarmed in a neighborhood that in the past year has had one-hundred and fifty-four crimes thirty-eight of those being violent crimes. According to Texas Wesleyans Annual Security and Fire safety report, third page of the introduction states “…individuals should be advised that they are responsible for their own security and safety.” That statement alone is putting the responsibility back on to the individual to protect themselves. The Campus Security Policy Statement says “The University relies on the Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments for emergency response and other assistance.” Response times for the Fort Worth Police Department has increased throughout the city to eighteen minutes for priority 2 calls, which is defined