Wanna bet he calls himself a pro-life pol, except packing heat and shooting folks who seem to deserve it should be considered personal choice? And it’s FOR THE CHILDREN of course . . .
From the Univ. of Wisconsin Badger-Herald:
In the wake of school shootings in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Colorado over the past two weeks, one Wisconsin state representative devised a plan he thinks will help keep children safe.
Rep. Frank Lasee, R-Bellevue, announced legislation Wednesday that would allow teachers, principals and other school officials to carry concealed weapons on school property.
“This is too important to leave our children in danger,” Lasee said in an interview, calling it another useful tool to help keep Wisconsin students safe.
In addition, Lasee said he plans to offer his bill for co-sponsorship early next year when the state Legislature reconvenes.The proposed bill would not require all school officials to carry concealed weapons but would legally provide the option.
According to Matt Canter, spokesperson for Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, there would not be widespread support for the bill, particularly from teachers and police. He added Doyle would not support this bill nor sign it, should it ever reach his desk.
“The governor feels that we want our teachers to teach,” Canter said. “Police officers become police officers to enforce the law — we don’t need our teachers serving as police officers.”
But in support of his proposal, Lasee cited similar plans in effect in other countries.
“It’s working in Israel and Thailand,” Lasee said. “In 25 years, they haven’t had any incidents.”
Another account including some rebuttal of this stunningly stupid legislative notion can be found here.
A frightening idea. How do these things even pass the giggle test? Or does anything qualify for consideration as legislation? Cause we’ve got nothing better to do? Or because whatever is passed will be subject to a signing statement (http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2006/10/05/
bush_signings_called_effort_to_expand_power/) anyway?
Nance
Remember this blog essay, Nance?
Does School Teach Kids to Survive and Thrive?
In this latest story, only kids in Wisconsin will be under wild-west school survival rules if this passes, not the whole nation — but you’re right, because the WI Governor’s spokesman said it wouldn’t pass and it would be vetoed if it did pass.
Not that I liked the “rationale” he gave – we want the teachers to teach?? How about we want the children to be safe, from all dangerous wackos (on staff or not, elected or not, cops or not) even if it means changing the laws so kids don’t have to come to school where it’s not safe? When and if I hear some pols say that, I’ll believe they really do care more about our kids’ daily safety than their own safe seats. . .