Armed guards best bet to save lives in schools
Stephen P. Halbrook argues for armed security as a deterrent at schools in the wake of mass shootings. He cites Sandy Hook and other incidents to claim armed defenders could disrupt attackers and prevent massacres, while acknowledging debate over gun bans and policy responses.
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Rush to act risk to kids in school safety debate
Russell J. Skiba warns against extreme school safety measures after Sandy Hook. He notes zero tolerance policies failed, cites APA findings, and urges a balanced plan with mental health supports and evidence based programs. He advocates avoiding armed guards and emphasizes data driven approaches.
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National Rifle Association
Bill Bennett
Barbara Boxer
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American Psychological Association
Sandy Hook
Conservatives rewrite Civil Rights history in modern gun debate
Leonard Pitts Jr blasts conservatives for distorting African American history defending Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He cites Rush Limbaugh and Larry Ward misusing MLK and MLK era gun rights talk while urging readers to honor Parks on the movement’s centennial and Black History Month.
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Immigration: Getting it right and enforcement first
Charles Krauthammer argues for a border first approach and immediate fence construction before legalization. He critiques 1986 amnesty, cites past failures of enforcement, and urges a high security fence to curb illegal immigration before granting probationary legal status.
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Marco Rubio
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Janet Napolitano
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