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Silent3

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7. I wouldn't shoot, but only because I wouldn't likely be armed.

Reply to demtenjeep (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 08:58 PM

Jan 2013

If somehow I were armed, and had the presence of mind to not be freaking out, I'd shoot someone who was shooting at other people, whether the shooter were a student or not.

Simply standing in the way is only likely to add one more fatality, not save the person you're protecting, unless the shooter just happened to be down to one last bullet, and that bullet wasn't powerful to go through two people.

You position is understandable, but I don't think it's particularly heroic or commendable.

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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