Quote Originally Posted by Atrain
We were talking about teachers carrying firearms in school to protect children, not about teachers protecting themselves.
Being permitted to protect themselves would have the secondary effect of protecting the children, by proximity. Basically the same effect that concealed carry proponents argue helps bring down crime, despite the fact that only a very tiny fraction of the population receives concealed carry permits.
Quote Originally Posted by Atrain
Yes, intention counts for nothing.
If intention counts for nothing, how do you support concealed carry at all? The only difference between a first-time criminal and someone with a permit is the "3 hour CCW lecture" and good intentions. These people have surely been in the same room as your children at a restraunt or store!