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Summary:
Doing something ≠ something being effective
Local solutions* may be more effective than federal solutions
Local solutions can range from see something say something to full up surveillance/snitching.
SadAlas, far from empowering these local leaders to act when they spot trouble—teachers, scoutmasters, pastors, police chiefs, shopkeepers, coaches—we have spent the past half century undermining their authority.
I heard a young man in my classroom state at high volume: "I'm going to get a gun and kill some of these people!" I got on the phone immediately and called for Administrative help. It took a while to end this fiasco, but the Administrative position centered on my hatred for that kid and my desire to make trouble for him!
I'd never step up, again!
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Alas, far from empowering these local leaders to act when they spot trouble—teachers, scoutmasters, pastors, police chiefs, shopkeepers, coaches—we have spent the past half century undermining their authority...
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Exactly!That’s part of the point in the WSJ article. The more I think on their piece today, the more I go back to freedom and liberty are dangerous and don’t assure safety.
Yet, giving up freedom and liberty don’t eliminate danger or ensure safety.
(Not unlike our Texas senior senator, Cornyn)
Aint that the truth.Cornyn is more dangerous than Bernie ever was to Texans.
You can bet he hit every old folks home on his way to Florida too. To shore up his base of the uniformed.I went to a meeting with Cornyn. About 12 local guys, Cornyn and 5 of his staff.
Several of us had sponsored some of the local Tea Party actions. Mostly little stuff: Copies, space rentals, etc. Nothing high dollar. Cornyn came out here specifically to try and get us to cease and desist.
To say I was unimpressed would be overstating how impressed I was.
Your point has credence.Just to be argumentative one, when has a "good"argument ever won a fight with gun grabbers?
Just to be argumentative one, when has a "good"argument ever won a fight with gun grabbers?
Exactly, those unwilling to listen, don't care about your argument.Just to be argumentative one, when has a "good"argument ever won a fight with gun grabbers?
And 1775.Around 1783