The Guardian 18.08.2008 (Gun crime in the US)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/aug/18/texas.school

Brief Summary:

This article is about the side effects of the revised firearms laws in the US. Teachers at a small school in the town of Harrold may now carry guns at school to prevent mass killings by defending themselves against potential attackers. This measure was introduced in the wake of such school tragedies as the Columbine High massacre and the Virginia Tech shootings. Harrold is 25 miles away from the nearest police station, so teachers believe they need to get a chance to deal with gun crime on their own. Before being allowed to take guns into the classroom, teachers must undergo training in crisis management and handling hostage situations. However most anti-gun lobbyists think it‟s a crazy idea, not least because there is a high risk of gun-related accidents occurring at schools.

Imagine you are a student at Harrold high school. How would you feel if you knew your teacher had a gun?

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