The Morning Rant: J.V. Edition

Why the Left Opposes Arming Teachers

Why does the Left oppose allowing a small number of highly trained teachers and other adults who work at schools to arm themselves?

When asked, their response is consistent: “It’s a crazy idea.” And “we need fewer guns, not more guns.”

A New York Times editorial offered the following argument against having any armed teachers: “Nationwide statistics on police shooting accuracy are not to be found. But if New York is typical, analyses show that its officers hit their targets only one-third of the time. And during gunfights, when the adrenaline is really pumping, that accuracy can drop to as low as 13 percent.”

But if that is an argument against armed teachers, why isn’t it an argument against armed police?

And let's extend that lack of accuracy to the murderers too. They are lousy shots, and having to deal with return fire would make them even worse. There is no rational tactical reason why we shouldn't arm teachers and others in schools.

I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: 'O Lord make my enemies ridiculous.' And God granted it.

-- Voltaire

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