Message from my Univeristy President "Ongoing Gun Violnce on U.S. Campuses"

[shakyshoot]

"College and university presidents are nearly universally opposed to more guns on campuses. Why? Among other reasons, because of the increased casualties that could occur if additional guns and gun owners are added to the chaos of an unfolding situation involving innocent victims and bystanders, someone set on doing them harm, and trained officers set on stopping that person."

This is the argument that always baffles me. Yes, there is a possibility that a bystander will be hit by someone trying to stop an active shooter. But when someone is shooting people at random, isn't any lead aimed in the general direction of that shooter better than just letting him keep shooting? If the bystander was that close to the line of fire, wouldn't he be likely to get hit by the active shooter in a few seconds anyway? Not saying having bystanders hit is fine, I just think it's preferable to letting the guy shoot til he runs out of ammo.

[Hairball]

It's all about job security. Yes, having lead going in the other direction may be useful; however, the civil liabilities that follow may cost the campus millions and they risk losing their position and that is a risk many administrative staff are not willing to take.

[Epaphroditus]

Calling for more armed security and police while decrying the militarization of police ... enjoying the freedom to teach while advocating for a police state ... cognitive dissonance - they teach about that, right?

[ScottyXbones]

Get the history and poli sci students to protest

[Bluesman]

" not be afraid to ask for help if we see or hear people or things that make us feel unsafe."

Like being unarmed?

Ralph will blame the gun for the next massacre.