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Posted by: kwflatbed

Rep. Lasee To Propose Gun Legislation

MADISON, Wis. -- In the wake of school shootings in Wisconsin, Colorado and Pennsylvania during the last two weeks, a Wisconsin state legislator said he plans to introduce legislation that would allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons.
Rep. Frank Lasee, R-Bellevue, said Wednesday that, while his idea may not be politically correct, it has worked effectively in other countries.

"To make our schools safe for our students to learn, all options should be on the table," he said. "Israel and Thailand have well-trained teachers carrying weapons and keeping their children safe from harm. It can work in Wisconsin."

Lasee stressed that the measure would hinge on school staff members getting strict training on the use of the weapons.

But Pete Pochowski, director of school safety for Milwaukee Public Schools, expressed opposition to the proposal.

"Statistically, the safest place for a child to be is in school," Pochowski aid . "We have problems in our schools, but not to the point where we need to arm our teachers and principals."

Children in countries such as Israel and Thailand are far more vulnerable to daily violence than students in America, he said.

"In the country we live in, we have a lot of freedom," Pochowski said, "and we have to expose ourselves to some danger to keep that."

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Principal John Klang, who was shot and killed Friday at Weston High School.

Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Posted by: Barbrady

What a dope. The thought of little ole Gertrude McSweeney packing is pretty scary. Hire more SRO's genius.

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Posted by: dcs2244

HA! I knew when I saw that title that it couldn't be in MA....

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Posted by: djgj200

Wisconsin lawmaker wants teachers to carry guns

He cites Israel, Thailand; school official says problems are not that bad


Updated: 1:51 p.m. ET Oct 5, 2006

MADISON, Wis. - In the wake of school shootings in Wisconsin, Colorado and Pennsylvania during the last two weeks, a state legislator says he plans to introduce legislation that would allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons.

Rep. Frank Lasee, a Republican, said Wednesday that, while his idea may not be politically correct, it has worked effectively in other countries.

"To make our schools safe for our students to learn, all options should be on the table," he said. "Israel and Thailand have well-trained teachers carrying weapons and keeping their children safe from harm. It can work in Wisconsin."

In Thailand, where officials have been waging a bloody fight with Muslim separatists for the last two years, some teachers carry weapons for self defense as they are viewed as part of the government. In Israel, teachers are not allowed to carry weapons in the school, but security guards at the entrances are armed.

Lasee stressed that the measure would hinge on school staff members getting strict training on the use of the weapons. He also acknowledged he would have to work around a federal law that bans guns on school grounds.

The director of school safety for Milwaukee Public Schools, Pete Pochowski, expressed opposition to Lasee's proposal.

"Statistically, the safest place for a child to be is in school," Pochowski said. "We have problems in our schools, but not to the point where we need to arm our teachers and principals."

Children in countries such as Israel and Thailand are far more vulnerable to daily violence than students in America, he said.

"In the country we live in, we have a lot of freedom," Pochowski said, "and we have to expose ourselves to some danger to keep that."

Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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Posted by: Mongo

Im' sorry but I have the Archie Bunker mentality to thwarting hijackers.

When boarding the plane hand out a 38 to every passenger, Who would be able to hijack the plane then.

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Posted by: Andy0921

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Originally Posted by Mongo Im' sorry but I have the Archie Bunker mentality to thwarting hijackers. When boarding the plane hand out a 38 to every passenger, Who would be able to hijack the plane then.

Exactly....http://www.thekidfrombrooklyn.com/vi...p?videoid=1183
Watch that video hes got the same idea as you mongo. I agree!

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Posted by: Mongo

Ya I seen that guy before. He stole that shit from Archie.

Still pretty funny.

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Posted by: masscopguy

Green Bay Wi Republican State Rep Frank LaSee a member of the Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Committee plans to introduce a measure that would allow teachers to carry firearms in school.

This bill may go nowhere considering Wisconsin is considered a liberal state but does draw attention that under circumstances firearms are necessary at educational institutions.

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Posted by: justanotherparatrooper

years ago a friend of mine , who was a full time deputy worked part time at a local high school as a janitor, he always had his pistol with him.And it was ok with everyone till a few "mass. people" moved up here,they had a fk'n fit and the school board told him no gun or no job.

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