The Pros And Cons Of Arming

Summary Those who are for arming teachers believe that having armed staff members within schools will prevent school shooters from targeting the establishments (Gunter). Those against the idea state that it could cause more problems, especially for black and latino children, due to racial bias (Scott). Those for the idea of arming teachers also mention that it could prevent casualties at schools in areas where it will take the police a longer time to arrive (Gunter). Those against arming teachers quickly attempt to rebut this by saying that giving teachers guns could cause more casualties as there could be false shots in a shootout (Lopez).
Current Event Recently, Kansas has been considering a proposal that would make schools liable for mass shootings that might occur there if the institution does not have armed teachers. The proposal was prompted by the shooting in Parkland, Florida. This is concerning to many people as they believe that this is just one step toward mandating all teachers to be trained to shoot and to carry a gun. This proposal, if passed, would be one of the most intense bills that are for armed teachers. So far, nine other states have allowed schools to decide whether or not to arm teachers, but the Kansas bill is one of the first to ‘punish’ schools for not having at least one armed staff member (Willetts). …show more content…
Those who carried burdens were loaded in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and held his weapon with the other. And each of the builders had his sword strapped at his side while he built. The man who sounded the trumpet was beside me.” This verse can show that it is ok with God that we use weapons in self defense, the main reason people wish to arm