Many Sides, Many Opinions, One Goal. Mass killings (defined by the FBI as episodes in which 3 or more people are killed), specifically school shootings, have been in the news many times over the past 16 years (Ehrenfreund). Since that deadly day at Columbine High School in 1999, student safety has become an increasing concern, with the opposing topics of arming school administrators versus gun control at the forefront of debates. Lawmakers, parents, students, and administrators discuss the ongoing topic of gun-carrying laws in schools, with both sides presenting valid points for consideration. These important issues have made communities more involved and aware, taken student safety to another level, and forced Americans to tackle an unprecedented problem. In 2013, state legislatures introduced more than 80 bills linked to arming school administrators with 7 laws implemented in the same year. Alabama, Arkansas,
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His suggestion to ban high-capacity magazines was in direct reference to the Virginia Tech, Aurora Theater, and Sandy Hook incidents, among several others, where magazines holding more than 10 rounds were used. The President also proposed that schools employ more mental health professionals and resource officers (specially trained police officers that work in schools) as they deem necessary (“Now Is The Time”). School shootings have prompted many debates, leaving Americans divided on a resolution. Arming school administrators could invite more problems and pose additional risks, but extensive training of staff members may ensure the safety of innocent lives. Although gun ownership has decreased and assault deaths have declined, mass shootings still occur.
His suggestion to ban high-capacity magazines was in direct reference to the Virginia Tech, Aurora Theater, and Sandy Hook incidents, among several others, where magazines holding more than 10 rounds were used. The President also proposed that schools employ more mental health professionals and resource officers (specially trained police officers that work in schools) as they deem necessary (“Now Is The Time”). School shootings have prompted many debates, leaving Americans divided on a resolution. Arming school administrators could invite more problems and pose additional risks, but extensive training of staff members may ensure the safety of innocent lives. Although gun ownership has decreased and assault deaths have declined, mass shootings still occur.