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Kalidurga

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6. Could be...

Reply to demtenjeep (Reply #5)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 08:52 PM

Jan 2013

but my main concern would be to protect the innocent. Whatever happens to a perp isn't quite as important to me. I would hope the situation could be resolved without anyone getting injured first and foremost. But, if that isn't possible my second priority would be to have as little harm done as possible. If that means all I have is a chair to throw at the shooter so be it there will be a chair or whatever thrown at his/her head.

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There is NO way I would shoot a student. I would shield myself infront of my kids, protect them [View all] demtenjeep Jan 2013 OP

You reassured me Not Me Jan 2013 #1

This is why it's good thing I am not a teacher... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #2

you wouldn't shoot a kid demtenjeep Jan 2013 #3

It is very very likely I wouldn't... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #4

but see...in all likely situations, the "shooter" could very well be your student as well demtenjeep Jan 2013 #5

Could be... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #6

I wouldn't shoot, but only because I wouldn't likely be armed. Silent3 Jan 2013 #7

I think most people would react as you described. I know I would. randome Jan 2013 #11

Thankfully. I think it is obscene that anyone would suggest teachers be required to make that choice hlthe2b Jan 2013 #8

I wouldn't shoot a groundhog, let alone a student. n/t femmocrat Jan 2013 #9

And I've been wondering about that Tab Jan 2013 #10

Bull... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #12

bull. Teachers love all their students the STraight A no issues as well as the smart asses demtenjeep Jan 2013 #13

Teachers should not have DevonRex Jan 2013 #14

exactly demtenjeep Jan 2013 #15