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I don't think a stun gun is a way to go. Some people who have heart conditions can southernyankeebelle May 2012 #1
See the story on the first page of GD about the band member that was killed by hazing.. Fumesucker May 2012 #2
That is very rare, plus I you bully somebody, you assume some risk. Travis_0004 May 2012 #4
Yes your right. Maybe people should walk with a friend. I have always been bullied because southernyankeebelle May 2012 #5
No, but you do know when someone's assaulting you, and that's a little more important. (nt) Posteritatis May 2012 #8
But I'd run away pretty fast. You know like Forrest Gump did. southernyankeebelle May 2012 #13
Because that's always (1) and option and (2) effective. (nt) Posteritatis May 2012 #18
yep, and you said that in few words. LOL I bet you could run fast southernyankeebelle May 2012 #23
the stun gun was a bit over the top - maybe- Maine-ah May 2012 #35
What? Indiana doesn't have a Stand Your Ground law? socialist_n_TN May 2012 #3
Schools generally forbid self-defense these days; it's ridiculous. (nt) Posteritatis May 2012 #9
Well, they can forbid it all they want, but NOBODY........ socialist_n_TN May 2012 #16
I hereby declare that No Child Left Behind 2012 be amended to outlaw "cause and effect" in school. Zalatix May 2012 #50
I'm proud of Dynasty for defending himself. aikoaiko May 2012 #6
Bringing dangerous weapons to school is reasonable grounds for expulsion Taitertots May 2012 #7
What would you consider reasonable? MrSlayer May 2012 #10
Call the police about the rock throwing and a lawyer about the school Taitertots May 2012 #12
So call the cops AFTER you've had the shit beat out..... socialist_n_TN May 2012 #15
Call the police BEFORE bringing a dangerous weapon into school Taitertots May 2012 #21
Weapons shouldn't be allowed in any case; however, he was outnumbered six to one. Selatius May 2012 #20
A stun gun is not a 'dangerous weapon'. Edweird May 2012 #28
A stun gun is a dangerous weapon n/t Taitertots May 2012 #29
If you're ignorant I suppose. Edweird May 2012 #30
Let someone electrocute the shit out of you a few times, see if that changes your mind Taitertots May 2012 #31
Hand held stun guns are basically cattle prods. Edweird May 2012 #32
Wow, you really are trying to be that obtuse Taitertots May 2012 #37
You're not going to 'incapacitate' anyone with a handheld. They are going to jump and pull away. Edweird May 2012 #38
You being willing to accept getting electrocuted doesn't make it less dangerous Taitertots May 2012 #41
That's the thing - I won't get electrocuted. You can't hold it on me long enough. Edweird May 2012 #44
Your false bravado aside, they still should NEVER be brought to school Taitertots May 2012 #51
Blame the victim AGAIN? No, I say let's blame the administrator HillWilliam May 2012 #11
should have used a Berretta 92FS panopeagenerosa May 2012 #14
They're never refered to as 'Attackers' cprise May 2012 #17
Yep. They're only "assailants" after graduation Posteritatis May 2012 #19
I doubt if these are "dumb" or "stupid" school administrators. Trillo May 2012 #22
I'm all for self defense, but don't you think guns IN SCHOOLS set a dangerous precedent? alp227 May 2012 #24
There was no gun. Edweird May 2012 #26
Bullies get to Ride the Lightning for FREE kenny blankenship May 2012 #25
6 on 1 qualifies as justification for lethal force as far as I am concerned. Edweird May 2012 #27
That's Nice. Kindly Stay The Fuck Out Of My Neighborhood. (n/t) Paladin May 2012 #42
Post removed Post removed May 2012 #43
That goes both ways, however bhikkhu May 2012 #46
I'm not a legal scholar but I know that with 6 attackers things can turn deadly even if Edweird May 2012 #47
the kid should be suspended or something, but i put the blame on the School mostly JI7 May 2012 #33
His right to keep and bear arms is being infringed slackmaster May 2012 #34
Fire a stun gun at school... NCTraveler May 2012 #36
Gang up on a gay student and bully him, no consequences slackmaster May 2012 #39
Very wrong. nt. NCTraveler May 2012 #40
+1,000,000!!! Zalatix May 2012 #49
He'd be expelled in my area, without doubt bhikkhu May 2012 #45
Stand your effin' ground, kid! Where can we donate to his legal defense??? Zalatix May 2012 #48
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