Longtime NYC police chief: Giving teachers guns is 'the height of lunacy'

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill




BY BRETT SAMUELS - 02/22/18 03:49 PM EST

Former New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton on Thursday said President Trump’s and gun advocates’ suggestion to arm teachers to prevent school shootings is “the height of lunacy.”

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Trump on Thursday afternoon reiterated his suggestion to arm teachers in an effort to prevent future school shootings. He suggested those who undergo training to wield a firearm could receive bonuses.

"I want my schools protected just like I want my banks protected," Trump said during a meeting with local and state officials on school safety.

Bratton, who previously served as head of police in New York City, Boston and Los Angeles, called the concept an “ill thought out” political band-aid. Instead, he called for improved background checks and regulations without loopholes.


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[LuckyLib]

1. The height of lunacy. Thats what our government is now.

[tclambert]

2. I agree with the idea of giving teachers guns. So long as we give all students hand grenades.

[Perseus]

3. "MY schools, MY banks"

This is the sign of dictatorship and high corruption, he thinks everything is his, that the whole country belongs to him, and that is why he is intending to give some of it to his idol Putin.

Be very aware of the man-child and his cronies, they all think alike, they all believe the country belongs to them to do as they please.

[maddiemom]

7. Each bank teller should be armed, as well?

[SergeStorms]

4. But it WAS "well thought out".

Trump thought long and hard about what the NRA would want in this situation, and he delivered for them!

"Not thought out"! That just goes to show how ignorant these Police Chiefs are.

[Cha]

5. Hey Good!

[truthisfreedom]

6. Wait, what?

There’s no guns at any of my banks.

[Bengus81]

8. Now now...our Fuehrer thinks it's a grand idea!!

And is willing to give teachers a bonus if they'll pack heat and kiss ASS on the NRA.