How Would You Feel About Teachers Being Armed?
In light of the recent shooting that occurred last month in Parkland, Florida, President Donald Trump and his administration suggested the idea of teachers being armed with guns. Here is a sampling of what students, administrators, and teachers had to say about this controversial issue.
“Personally, I don’t think being armed is okay….some teachers make mistakes.”
Ciara Polito, Senior
Young
“I think teachers have enough responsibilities. I would find it overwhelming and stupid.”
Lucas Luther, Junior
“It’s ridiculous. There should just be more gun laws so the amount of shootings go down. They do more harm than good.”
Ellie Basinski, Sophomore
Young
“I don’t think it’s right. The school should get security for that.”
Isaac Hernandez, Senior
Young
“I think it would be a bad idea; it promotes guns more.”
Georgina Castro, Senior
Young
“I’m against it. It’s a safety issue in itself. We should be thinking about teaching students, and it’s an intimidation factor that’s unnecessary.”
Rob Havrilla, Teacher
Young
“I wouldn’t care, honestly.”
Hannah Whitten, Sophomore
Young
“Yeah, I think it would be okay as long as they are certified.”
Brandon Bilash, Freshman
Young
“I think it’s a bad idea, and I think most teachers would agree with me. The amount of training involved would take months. As a teacher, guns aren’t their priority; police officers make mistakes, even though they are trained.”
Brian Grose, Security Guard
Young
“I think if they were armed it would be a good thing. They would be ready for anything.”
Madison Ramsey, Junior
Young
“I don’t know. I’d be shocked. I wouldn’t come back to school.”
Michelle Haro, Junior
Young
“I would feel very nervous. My expertise and training is not in firearms. It would be a mistake to ask someone who’s not equipped to have that responsibility. It creates so many issues and dangers that it makes no sense.”
Douglas Paul, Teacher
“I wouldn’t like it; why do they need to be armed?”
Ricardo Salazar, Junior
Young
“I honestly don’t think it’s right.”
Jordann Fagin, Sophomore
Young
Daniella Young, 17, is a senior and is excited about her second year of advanced journalism. She took Beginning Journalism her freshman year, and loved...
