Comments on: Representative Agema Hunts in Russia while House Discusses State Budget http://www.mediamouse.org/news/2007/09/representative-agema-hunts-in.php Grand Rapids Progressive Left News Blog Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:38:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: Features http://www.mediamouse.org/news/2007/09/representative-agema-hunts-in.php#comment-320 Features Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:40:07 +0000 http://www.mediamouse.org/news/2007/09/representative_agema_hunts_in/#comment-320 <strong>Controversial Representative Heavily Supported by PAC Money</strong> Representative David Agema--who has drawn criticism for controversial statements calling for teachers to be armed to reduce threats of terrorism and school shootings and immigration--has been heavily supported by PACs according to a review of campaign ... Controversial Representative Heavily Supported by PAC Money

Representative David Agema–who has drawn criticism for controversial statements calling for teachers to be armed to reduce threats of terrorism and school shootings and immigration–has been heavily supported by PACs according to a review of campaign …

]]> By: ron http://www.mediamouse.org/news/2007/09/representative-agema-hunts-in.php#comment-319 ron Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:51:44 +0000 http://www.mediamouse.org/news/2007/09/representative_agema_hunts_in/#comment-319 I favor Rep Agema's proposal to allow schoolteachers to be armed. If one looks beyond the rhetoric, statitics show that those who obtain a Concealed Weapons Permit are extremely responsible and there are very few problems. If I was on a flight that was hijacked by terrorists, I know that I would prefer that the pilot be armed. In the same way, I would prefer that a teacher have the ability to defend my child in the event of attack. If an armed teacher had been available at Columbine or Virginia Tech, innocent lives may have been spared. The right of self defense is deeply rooted in our laws. We need to consider all options when it comes to protecting our children. Rep Agema's proposal is practical in many ways, even if it is regarded as politically incorrect. I favor Rep Agema’s proposal to allow schoolteachers to be armed. If one looks beyond the rhetoric, statitics show that those who obtain a Concealed Weapons Permit are extremely responsible and there are very few problems. If I was on a flight that was hijacked by terrorists, I know that I would prefer that the pilot be armed. In the same way, I would prefer that a teacher have the ability to defend my child in the event of attack. If an armed teacher had been available at Columbine or Virginia Tech, innocent lives may have been spared. The right of self defense is deeply rooted in our laws. We need to consider all options when it comes to protecting our children.

Rep Agema’s proposal is practical in many ways, even if it is regarded as politically incorrect.

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