Teachers should not have guns to avoid gun violence. A gun is very dangerous overall; so why allow it in schools? A school is suppose to be a safe place for children to get education. The classroom behavior can be affected negatively by teachers having guns. The use of guns in school can instill fear into students which may lead for students to not feeling safe enough to go to school.On the other hand, some may believe that teachers should carry guns because the teachers can protect the children and their selves. However, there are many other ways to prevent gun violence like: hiring more security guards, having metal detectors and having more security cameras surrounding the inside and outside. The Article "Keeping Our Schools Safe: A Plan to Stop Mass Shootings and End Gun Violence in American Schools" also agrees that "We can't let risky ideas, like arming teachers, dominate the debate". Also students may not feel comfortable with the teacher and feel unsafe. Relying on teachers can be controversial because even so called "professionals" abuse of their privileges. Teachers should not have guns because it can increase gun violence in the classroom and in the whole school.
I'm sure everyone can agree that teachers are under-payed, but if some believe teachers should be armed, does that means that their salary should be increased if their risking their lives, as well as having to go through the right training to carry a firearm in the learning environment?
ReplyDeleteYes teachers are under-payed, But okay lets say that teachers salary increases just for that matter, just think about the students. Their lives are in just as much danger. Imagine if teachers salary would increase just for carrying guns then even the teachers who don't like the idea of carrying guns they'd be tempted to just to get a raise. Overall i just believe that teachers shouldn't carry guns.
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