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capndunzzl said, 6 months ago
…calling school a “prison” use to be just a joke.
saywhatwhat said, 6 months ago
Shouldn’t those kids be wearing bullet-proof backpacks to keep them safe on the way home?
Ms. Ima said, 6 months ago
Works for me. Better safe than sorry. But those that want and demand a repeat of the murders keep blaming the NRA.
Respectful Troll said, 6 months ago
Cage of freedom, That’s our prison
We’re the jailer and captive combined
Cage of freedom,Cast in power
All the trappings of our own design
Blind ambition, Steals our reason
We’re soon behind those invisible bars
On the inside, Looking outside
To make it safer we double the guard
Cage of freedom, There’s no escaping
We fabricated a world of our own….
Cage of freedom, growing smaller
‘Til every wall now touches the skin
Cage of freedom, filled with treason
Changing sides as the losses begin
Our suspicion tries escaping
But they step up the security
There’s no exit—there’s no entrance
Remember how we swallowed the key?
Cage of freedom, that’s our prison
We fabricated this world on our own….
Big brother, Is there a bigger one watching you
Or is there one smaller, Who I should be watching too
Infinite circles of, Snakes eating their own tails
For every one chasing, Another is on the trail
Is that a friend,Can you tell, is he on your side?
’Cause I spy with my little eye
Yet another spy… (fadeout)
(From Cage of Freedom sung by Jon Anderson on the Metropolis Soundtrack.)
as Stan Lee might say,
’Nuff said.
C.
masterskrain said, 6 months ago
@Ms. Ima
O.K, so putting armed guards in EVERY classroom is fine with you, as well as watchtowers, fences, television monitoring systems, and more.
One little question…who is going to PAY for all those “improvements”?
Or would you rather your tax rates be doubled to cover the expenses?
It ain’t gonna happen for free, you know…
Chillbilly
said, 6 months ago
It’s possible to confiscate all assault weapons and make us all safer, but it won’t happen because once you take someone’s focus of worship and adoration away, they become violent and irrational.
.
Instead, we get a privatized police state — much worse than anything the government could possibly dream up (if that’s even possible) — so that a bunch of drooling cavemen can worship their firearms openly and brazenly.
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For those of us who shrug at the gun worship phenomenon, we can only hope that one day there will be some comic relief at the expense of the gun worshippers.
Michyle Glen said, 6 months ago
@masterskrain
Good Points Masters Krain.
Ms. Ima said, 6 months ago
@masterskrain
You could pay for it. You love taxes.
Tue Elung-Jensen said, 6 months ago
@Ms. Ima
But no guns for the kids?
masterskrain said, 6 months ago
@Ms. Ima
Why would you assume that?
Oh wait, that’s right, you have no grip on reality…
The Wolf In Your Midst said, 6 months ago
@masterskrain
Why do you think the building is rickety and the bookshelf is empty and covered in cobwebs? Why spend money to educate kids when you can keep them ignorant and fearful? That’s the best way for the NRA to ensure a new generation of members!
Craig Linder
said, 6 months ago
@Respectful Troll
Very nice. Also nice to see the voice of Yes getting some exposure.
onguard said, 6 months ago
That is what the new Sandy Hook looks like…..Why did they not just put us a sign “Gun Free Zone” …..http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_22308447/tight-security-greets-sandy-hook-students-first-day
Omnius said, 6 months ago
Just what the NRA wants, schools wasting their whole budget on guns and ammo with nothing left for school books and supplies. Just what the gun toting conservative cowards want.
Omnius said, 6 months ago
@Ms. Ima
Obviously you’d rather live on your knees than die on your feet. Also obvious you never bothered to serve our country since you’re only worried about your own worthless hide’s safety.