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Friday, December 14, 2012

After Connecticut Shooting, Should Snyder Sign Bill Allowing Guns In Schools?

A bill that would allow concealed weapons in Michigan schools heads toward Gov. Snyder's desk. In light of Friday's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, what do you think Snyder should do?

Should Michigan's governor sign a bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons in schools? That's the question many in Michigan are asking as legislation heads toward Gov. Rick Snyder's desk that would allow gun owners with concealed weapon permits to carry their gun in schools, daycares, hospitals or public arenas if they receive extra training. The bill passed the Senate in late November and was approved by the House earlier this week. According to MLive, the bill is now awaiting Snyder's signature though according to Click On Detroit, Snyder said Friday that he isn't rushing into signing the bill but plans on taking a week to review and finish the language. The issue of guns in schools was thrust into the national spotlight …

Racer Boy

10:50 am on Monday, December 17, 2012

BTW: Guns were banned in the Newtown, CT school...just like administators wanted... thinking in their academic fantasy world that it would prevent violence. You can now plainly see how well that worked out for them. This is a parenting and a mental health issue. NOT a gun issue.   more ›

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

School Board vs. State Law: Who Has the Final Say on Guns in Schools?

After a Birmingham parent brought a gun to an elementary school in early October, district officials say they're not changing policies banning guns on school property despite conflicting laws and court rulings.

Birmingham Public Schools is standing behind their policy that bans guns from school grounds, even though certain state laws and a recent court ruling may make it harder for any school district to regulate the presence of guns and other weapons. Birmingham's policy on guns in schools was thrust into the spotlight after a Birmingham parent brought a gun into an elementary school while picking up his child during the first week of October. The Birmingham Board of Education issued a written warning to the parent, notifying him that he was in violation of School Board Policy and any further infractions would result in immediate removal from school grounds and possibly criminal prosecution. However, a recent statement from the school district's…

BHirsh

11:14 am on Thursday, December 6, 2012

*ahem* Excuse me? Federal law should be the law of the land? The 2nd Amendment specifically prohibits the federal government from restricting firearms, the federal government's disregard of the prohibition notwithstanding. the 10th Amendment reserves police powers to the states, notwithstanding the federal government's disregard of this provision, too. If the statement by DeAngelis shows anything…   more ›

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