Thursday, April 17, 2008

i was in a conference all day yesterday so i couldn't post this on the actual "anniversary" but i still think it's important.

one year ago yesterday, 32 students and professors were killed in their classrooms at virginia tech. because of this, 25,000 students have joined a grass roots organization that advocates carrying weapons on campus.

"Would you rather just sit there and cower underneath a desk when someone executes you or would you rather have a chance to defend your life? That's what it really boils down to." Michael Flitcraft, a 23-year-old sophomore at the University of Cincinnati.

i see both sides of the argument. both the logical and the illogical aspects of students carrying weapons to protect themselves. as someone who works at a university, i would like the chance to defend not only myself but the students in my program.

what do you think? what are your values? would you compromise them if it meant the preservation of your life?
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Korey said...

Wow. Slippery slope, anyone? I suppose i would rather no one brought guns to school. i suppose i would rather no one owned them in this country.

HOWEVER, i feel that if other people are going to have one, i have to step up to that level to protect myself. what good is my "give peace a chance" t-shirt against someone with a gun?

i can also see both sides. i do feel that to level the playing field the "good guys" need guns. but would i bring one to school? no.

April 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM

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