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68. I'm a teacher...

Sun Dec 16, 2012, 03:45 PM

Dec 2012

and on top of being a teacher, I have to be:

a referee
a coach
a substitute parent
a cook
a janitor
a nurse
a computer technician
a child psychologist
a shoulder to cry on
a job reference

and now someone wants me or my principal to have a gun? Let me tell you something...

I teach in a classroom that has students from grade 6 to grade 8 in it. I used to be a security guard...I weigh about 195, so I'm a pretty big guy. I have a student who is taller and heavier than I am, and when he gets in a bad mood you get out of his way. Now, if I had a gun in my classroom, guess which person in my class is going to be more likely to get to it before I do?

Guns in the classroom are like guns in the home. A gun in the home is more likely to kill the owner or someone related to the owner. I can deal with coaching volleyball...I can't deal with one of my students getting killed because I have a gun in my class.

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Gohmert: �I wish to God� Connecticut principal had an M4 assault rifle [View all] DonViejo Dec 2012 OP

Then every kid knows where there is a gun jberryhill Dec 2012 #1

How long will it take for that to dawn on any republican'ts. AAO Dec 2012 #72

how could you forget michelle bachmann? virginia foxx? jean schmidt? (first three I could niyad Dec 2012 #89

Well, I have no explanation for forgetting crazy eyes AAO Dec 2012 #90

translation: "I have stock in Colt and Remington." pepperbear Dec 2012 #95

And tactical body armor jsr Dec 2012 #2

The principal was dead before she would have had a chance to access a weapon. PA Democrat Dec 2012 #3

He's already The Wizard Dec 2012 #13

Yeah, they get him at a a CHEAP price. PA Democrat Dec 2012 #15

Exactly. Even in a republicant dystopia where the principal was dressed to kill, literally, R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2012 #16

He's from Texax.... llmart Dec 2012 #59

Could you at least learn to spell my home state correctly, kentauros Dec 2012 #118

My state didn't proposed seceding from the union when a black man was elected President. llmart Dec 2012 #119

Show me where my state proposed secession. kentauros Dec 2012 #123

Every state has their version of Gohmert Pyle, just not as many of them! We do have more than our Dustlawyer Dec 2012 #122

I can remember voting for Lee, but now it's Culberson. kentauros Dec 2012 #124

yeah, that's the image of an American elementary school principal undeterred Dec 2012 #4

Doesn't he..of course he doesn't..he's an idiot of gigantic size..not everyone is capable of killing shraby Dec 2012 #5

It heaven05 Dec 2012 #70

�Every mass killing ... has been in a place where guns were prohibited - except one..." Richardo Dec 2012 #6

He's also missing the point CJCRANE Dec 2012 #28

In fairness... AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #106

...and that should tell the NRA something, shouldn't it? Richardo Dec 2012 #125

True, but I think the NRA took the opposite lesson away from that attack... AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #132

At least one of the teachers owned giuns. And they were used to kill 20 kids. nt OhZone Dec 2012 #7

She was NOT a teacher! RegieRocker Dec 2012 #31

I wish to God Christians would obey their own Commandments! randr Dec 2012 #8

Haven't you figured it out yet? atreides1 Dec 2012 #10

Actually, I believe the majority of Christians are good people without enough spine randr Dec 2012 #22

Um. That makes them not good people, by definition. Occulus Dec 2012 #44

And the more you talk about Jesus, the less you actually have to act like him. mac56 Dec 2012 #135

He sounds overstimulated by it. That in itself is worrisome. nolabear Dec 2012 #9

That struck me too. He was probably getting an erection while saying that. PSPS Dec 2012 #57

No, he probably can't get one..... llmart Dec 2012 #61

I think you nailed it. Was wondering why he was so excited. TrogL Dec 2012 #105

first off, he doesn't know squat Carolina Dec 2012 #138

I don't think she was the type, Looie BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #11

The Kid Had A Bushmaster Semi Automatic otohara Dec 2012 #12

It is not the first time that the Bushmaster was used for murder in the USA. R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2012 #19

Yeah that would solve everything..... Marrah_G Dec 2012 #14

What's Truly Frightening? Eric the Reddish Dec 2012 #112

yup I think he does Marrah_G Dec 2012 #116

And so it begins. Javaman Dec 2012 #17

is it my imagination, or is he implying that it is actually her fault, and that of the other niyad Dec 2012 #18

Not her specifically... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #55

I'm thinking Gohmert's family tree doesn't have many branches... Ken Burch Dec 2012 #20

I tend to think his family must have just decided to live on land..... PDJane Dec 2012 #40

I think Gohmert's the sap of his family tree. bulloney Dec 2012 #129

Why stop there? Why not an M-1 tank? Or a helicopter gunship? baldguy Dec 2012 #21

I think every elementary school should have a patriot anti-missle battery or two. AAO Dec 2012 #74

Don't laugh primavera Dec 2012 #120

In my younger days in Subic Bay Philippines Turbineguy Dec 2012 #23

This idiot has seen too many lame action movies. Brigid Dec 2012 #24

We can not pretend to be civil to people like this jimlup Dec 2012 #25

Please.... KatyMan Dec 2012 #30

So she blasts the killer (and anyone else within range) LynnTTT Dec 2012 #26

The operative word in your comment is "sane" ladym55 Dec 2012 #94

Well then, as a judge he should have no problem with guns in the courtroom jpak Dec 2012 #27

You Mean To Tell Me That Guns Are Outlawed In The Courtroom?..... global1 Dec 2012 #29

It is a Gun Free Zone jpak Dec 2012 #32

If he only had a brain! Moral Compass Dec 2012 #33

Hey, GOMER, by the time the principal had unlocked Warpy Dec 2012 #34

+1000 OnionPatch Dec 2012 #75

Misses brutus smith Dec 2012 #35

Oh brother.......... Buddaman Dec 2012 #36

Dickless Idiot. nt onehandle Dec 2012 #37

Then that monster would have had more guns and ammo after he killed the principal thelordofhell Dec 2012 #38

Delusions of grandeur SCVDem Dec 2012 #39

Gohmert is a gun idolator. earthside Dec 2012 #41

This gun shit is perverted. SoapBox Dec 2012 #42

What a dumbass Blue Owl Dec 2012 #43

How many teachers want to be SWAT team members Danmel Dec 2012 #45

Are these people that fucking stupid, or do they think WE are? 6000eliot Dec 2012 #46

Another Sick Right-Wing Fuck, Blaming The Victims. Paladin Dec 2012 #47

Right Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #48

I wouldn't want sulphurdunn Dec 2012 #49

I assume he also wishes that she carried it on her person, kestrel91316 Dec 2012 #50

why would I listen to someone from a state who won't even provide healthcare to its most needy? still_one Dec 2012 #51

sick, SICK culture Skittles Dec 2012 #52

�I wish to God� Gohmert had been aborted. Lint Head Dec 2012 #53

Gohmert is fucking nuts. n/t meanit Dec 2012 #54

A more enlightening version of this mentality AlbertCat Dec 2012 #56

He's only wishing that because bucolic_frolic Dec 2012 #58

I wish to God that louie gohmert was a BIG cockroach...oh...uh Tutonic Dec 2012 #60

A PX4 Storm would make more sense. ileus Dec 2012 #62

I'd love to see some Newtown residents greet him in a dark alley. nt valerief Dec 2012 #63

I wish to God that Gohmert had an accident and is permanently silenced Panasonic Dec 2012 #64

I read she was in a meeting in a conference room. A gun in her office would not have helped. Lucinda Dec 2012 #65

One of the best comments JeffHead Dec 2012 #66

And you know what, Louie? She didn't. Know why? Cause she was a grade school principal. hatrack Dec 2012 #67

I'm a teacher... the devil Dec 2012 #68

Welcome to DU! livetohike Dec 2012 #69

Not to mention that removing improvised weapons from student hands aquart Dec 2012 #80

If the NRA claims they preach keeping guns at home LOCKED UP and secure to prevent accidents bulloney Dec 2012 #131

welcome to DU! Carolina Dec 2012 #139

It's the latest new wardrobe accessory for elementary school principals! AAO Dec 2012 #71

All the kids should have been armed also steve2470 Dec 2012 #73

Ignorant politicians like Gohmert... Waltg Dec 2012 #76

welcome to DU niyad Dec 2012 #87

Why stop at a gun, get a fucking bazzuca... WCGreen Dec 2012 #77

gohmert, I wish you'd just blow your head off triplepoint Dec 2012 #78

Yes, because that worked so well for the gunman's mother tomm2thumbs Dec 2012 #79

Rep. Gomer singles out the dead principal for his attack Adenoid_Hynkel Dec 2012 #81

SO does this mean he'd want to increase the education budget to purchase the weapons and ... JoePhilly Dec 2012 #82

What lsewpershad Dec 2012 #83

Do they allow... lin_e65 Dec 2012 #84

I am speachless iandhr Dec 2012 #85

well, his dc office voicemail is full (now THERE is a surprise) but his tx line isn't. niyad Dec 2012 #86

"... The following items are strictly prohibited in the Capitol ... Guns ..." struggle4progress Dec 2012 #88

And i wish that the supreme court had let the vote be counted in florida in 2000 .... Botany Dec 2012 #91

Gohmert = F-A-I-L benld74 Dec 2012 #92

dumbass whackjob fascisthunter Dec 2012 #93

Yeah, and an AK-47 in every teachers classroom.... LaPera Dec 2012 #96

I don't think they would want to arm union members. Bosso 63 Dec 2012 #134

Louie didn't consider the possibility of the shooter getting the drop on an armed principal MrScorpio Dec 2012 #97

agreed with all your points ! nt steve2470 Dec 2012 #98

I wish to God Louie Gohmert would shut up. shenmue Dec 2012 #99

Yeah, Gomer, cuz that's what Jesus would do. southerncrone Dec 2012 #100

And yet, it's people calling for even limited review of our regulations on firearms that are FVZA_Colonel Dec 2012 #101

The shootings took place within minutes, from what I understand. CBHagman Dec 2012 #102

There's no such thing as a fight, flight or shoot instinct. caseymoz Dec 2012 #103

She charged an armed man barehanded and you think a story about what most soldiers do TPaine7 Dec 2012 #108

What she did, that's called fight. caseymoz Dec 2012 #110

"Relevant" not "irrelevant" TPaine7 Dec 2012 #128

Gohmert: �I wish to God� Connecticut principal had an M4 assault rifle??? defacto7 Dec 2012 #104

Arrogant to presume AtheistCrusader Dec 2012 #107

I wish to God Gohmert had a brain in his head, gkhouston Dec 2012 #109

Or a grenade. Taking the pin out and waiting to die seems more realistic than his hairbrained idea. truthisfreedom Dec 2012 #111

Which God does he wish that TO? Ken Burch Dec 2012 #113

When Dumb Redneck Deacons Become Congressional Representatives! HughBeaumont Dec 2012 #114

Just ban the guns, make it a criminal offence Franker65 Dec 2012 #115

Contact info for Gohmert. CBHagman Dec 2012 #117

Yep the gun manufacturer's dream world...Gun lust in the USA workinclasszero Dec 2012 #121

Then many more people could have done the deed Fresh_Start Dec 2012 #126

A teacher with a gun saved a lot of lives in Pearl, MS 15 years ago Recursion Dec 2012 #127

as a gun owner and a progressive hockeynut57 Dec 2012 #130

Assumes that a school principal could use an M4 in that situation without taking even more yellowcanine Dec 2012 #133

hey Gohmert, don't ya kinda wish that every country could have it's own nuke, too? toby jo Dec 2012 #136

what neanderthals like this Carolina Dec 2012 #137